Is General Dynamics Mission Systems a good company to work for as a Software Engineer II?

Software Engineer II professionals working at General Dynamics Mission Systems have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 15 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of General Dynamics Mission Systems employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineer II Jobs at General Dynamics Mission Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer II interview questions at General Dynamics Mission Systems .

Does General Dynamics Mission Systems pay Software Engineer II employees well?

Software Engineer II professionals rate their compensation and benefits at General Dynamics Mission Systems with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 15 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer II salaries at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

What are the top reviewed jobs at General Dynamics Mission Systems?

Software Engineer (132) , Systems Engineer (98) , Senior Software Engineer (80) , Senior Systems Engineer (56) , Engineer (51) , Program Manager (29) , Intern (25) , Project Manager (23) , Software Engineer(Internship) (21) , Director (17) , Software Engineer II (15) , Manager (14) , Manufacturing Engineer (13) , Principal Systems Engineer (13) , Financial Analyst (12)

What are the pros of working at General Dynamics Mission Systems according to real employee reviews?

"The people there were great and there was always a good work enviroment" ((in 235 reviews)); "2) the vacation and benefits were good but they've been cut within the past year" ((in 218 reviews)); "Entry pay is good" ((in 117 reviews)); "Great Work Life Balance (very department dependent)" ((in 96 reviews)); "Good salary and some of the work cab be stimulating." ((in 51 reviews))

What are the cons of working at General Dynamics Mission Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management which is completely out of touch with its staff and the best practices of the industry." ((in 153 reviews)); "Too many managers that seem to react instead of having a good road map or understanding of what it takes to succeed." ((in 46 reviews)); "Upper management doesn't know what they don't know about the SATCOM industry" ((in 43 reviews)); "Continuous layoffs defeat the attempts to spread good news and create a sense of optimism." ((in 34 reviews)); "Lack of support from leadership regarding user experience as of late." ((in 33 reviews))

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General Dynamics Mission Systems Software Engineer II reviews

3.8

99% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

Chris Brady

100% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

Software Engineer II employees have rated General Dynamics Mission Systems with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer II professionals have a good working experience there. General Dynamics Mission Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer II professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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15 reviews

4.0

Apr 19, 2026

Solid

Software engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, a good amount of freedom depending on the project you're on

Cons

The company being as large as it is means there can be a lot of red tape, and the nature of the defense industry means there are a lot of regulations that need to be complied with. Pay likely better in private sector

General Dynamics Mission Systems Response

3mo

We're thrilled you're having such a positive experience and feeling the impact of the amazing culture we've worked so hard to build.

4.0

Apr 15, 2026

Welcoming culture, but outdated technology potentially limits growth

Software engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture is very welcoming and positive. People are very open to help when you ask. I feel like I am appreciated by my manager and some of my coworkers.

Cons

The program I work on is heavily based on really old and outdated technology. Not sure if I will be able to leverage my position for positive career growth.

General Dynamics Mission Systems Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! Your feedback inspires us to keep striving for excellence and reinforces General Dynamics Mission Systems' commitment to creating an exceptional workplace!

3.0

Aug 14, 2025

Good WLB, poor opportunities for growth or exciting work.

Software engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Flexible schedule, every other Friday off 2. Depending on project/manager, pretty flexible with remote work for now (management keeps implying this will change in the semi-near future) 3. Generally low pressure 4. Very friendly & helpful coworkers. Honestly lovely people to work with.

Cons

1. Low compensation, poor raises, no bonuses 2. Little room to explore new projects, technologies, or learn things if you get unlucky with your initial project placement. 3. My entire first year here, I wrote 6 lines of code. (Although now have wriggled my way into a more exciting and active project by luck)

General Dynamics Mission Systems Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback. We agree our team is always ready to help! And rest assured, we are listening and annually review our compensation and benefits compared to everyone – not just in our industry but in every industry. We are committed to making sure our people are compensated for being the very best… because that’s what they are.

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Welcoming culture, but outdated technology potentially limits growth

Good WLB, poor opportunities for growth or exciting work.

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