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

System Engineer professionals working at General Dynamics Mission Systems have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 93 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 System Engineer Jobs at General Dynamics Mission Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked System Engineer interview questions at General Dynamics Mission Systems .

Does General Dynamics Mission Systems pay System Engineer employees well?

System Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at General Dynamics Mission Systems with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 93 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.8% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about System Engineer salaries at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

How happy are System Engineer professionals working at General Dynamics Mission Systems?

95% of System Engineer employees at General Dynamics Mission Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 8% in the past 12 months. System Engineer professionals have also rated General Dynamics Mission Systems with a 4.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

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 System Engineer reviews

4.3

95% would recommend to a friend

(93 total reviews)

Chris Brady

99% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

System Engineer employees have rated General Dynamics Mission Systems with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 93 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most System Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. General Dynamics Mission Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by System Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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93 reviews

5.0

Oct 15, 2025

Nice place to work

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- good management - staff are competent and helpful

Cons

- not a lot of flexibility to work from home

4.0

May 9, 2025

Good Job

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Time to learn and train

Cons

Can be a lot of work at times

General Dynamics Mission Systems Response

Thank you for your feedback, we're so glad that you like working here and are part of our great team!

5.0

Mar 28, 2025

Overall good experience

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment and bosses are helpful

Cons

Low pay raises per year despite higher hiring salary

General Dynamics Mission Systems Response

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

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