General Dynamics Mission Systems reviews

GDAIS in Pittsfield underpays employees and does not empower employees to make critical decisions. The company has been doing the same thing the same way since it was GE. It is structured like a matrix org but behaves like a flat org i.e. all of the authority/decision making is held closely by top managment. It is a great place if you want to stay in one position for a long period of time but be careful, you will be pigeon holed if you display a strong ability in one area. Managers are normally promoted within and it is based on how you much time you spend y "outside" of work i.e. golf, dinner parties with current management that dictates how you will be promoted. Promotoins are rarely given and when they are it is not due to the ablity to execute and lead.

- Long, unpaid overtime. - The 9/80 bit they try to sell to you is a lie, I know no one whose project is actually on 9/80 - They have the ability to let you telework, but it is looked down upon. - No reward for putting in extra effort or doing a good job - If you do a good job, you will be the one fixing everyone else's mistakes - Pay increase is only based on time, not performance - No sick time included in benefits, if you get sick you need to use your vacation days - They put on a good facade during your interview session, but don't be fooled by the nice hotel rooms they put you up in. - Time off is a myth at GD - Little to no acknowledgment for a job well done