

Diverse employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have rated Compensation, CEO Rating, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have rated Compensation, CEO Rating, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees are -36% more likely to recommend General Atomics Aeronautical Systems as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is rated below average by 102 employees, across various culture dimensions. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is rated D
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 114 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employee reviews, 46% were positive. The remaining 54% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping General Atomics Aeronautical Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 46% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 54% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Some level of pension plan
What are some of the best things about your team?They are willing to reach out & help.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Leadership gives the opportunity, it's up to you to make the best of it.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?There could be more collaboration and enthusiasm
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?No difference in compensation relative to contribution
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Transparency is a problem. Results and progress (or lack of) are not readily shared with staff. Very secretive, compartmented culture.
The Mission Systems business unit designs, manufactures, and integrates the Lynx(R)Multi-mode Radar and the highly sophisticated Claw(R)sensor payload control and image analysis software on to both manned and remotely piloted aircraft. It also integrates other sensor and communication equipment into manned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and develops emerging technologies in electro-optical sensors, and meta-material antennas
Our vision is that MQ-9B will be the first RPA certified to fly in national and international airspace. To achieve that goal, our GCS needs to be type-certified, as well. Completing an end-to end flight was an important step in achieving that ultimate goal
| Headquarter | United States of America |
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| Website | www.ga-asi.com |

102 employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have reviewed General Atomics Aeronautical Systems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 102 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems are generally satisfied with their total compensation at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems are not very pleased with their team. 102 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems believe the environment at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is comfortably fast. About 46% of the employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 20% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 11 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
Neal’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Neal in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Neal Blue’s employees rank General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in the Top 20% for Compensation, in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 40% for Happiness. Blue is generally unpopular with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Operations department, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and Female employees. However, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Neal Blue, Vice President - Field Operations Sam Richardson, and Vice President, Strategic Development Chris Pehrson
Neal Blue CEO / President
Neal Blue serves as the CEO / President of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
Sam Richardson Vice President - Field Operations
Sam Richardson serves as the Vice President - Field Operations of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Sam started at... read more
Chris Pehrson Vice President, Strategic Development
Chris Pehrson serves as the Vice President, Strategic Development of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Chris started... read more
Satish Krishnan Vice President Of Engineering
Satish Krishnan serves as the Vice President Of Engineering of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Satish started at... read more
Nick Sanders Director, Government Accounting & Compliance
Nick Sanders serves as the Director, Government Accounting & Compliance of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Nick... read more
Chris Niemann Programs Director
Chris Niemann serves as the Programs Director of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Chris started at General Atomics... read more
David Heath Vice President of Human Resources
David Heath serves as the Vice President of Human Resources of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. David started at... read more
Derek Andrews Vice President, Procurement
Derek Andrews serves as the Vice President, Procurement of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Derek started at... read more
Francisco Flores Vice President of Manufacturing & Technical Operations
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How much do people at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is $119,519, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,948, or $56 per hour.
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,844 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,526 annually. Average General Atomics Aeronautical Systems salaries by department include: HR at $115,442, Product at $151,966, Engineering at $132,737, and Business Development at $125,263. Half of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems salaries are above $116,948.
50 employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 168 ratings) while 50 employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 56 ratings).
Salaries contributed from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees include job titles like Group Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems score the company 46/100 across various culture categories, placing General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems across various culture dimensions.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 33% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 60% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Engineering | 33% | |
IT | 17% | |
HR | 8% |
Candidates By Location
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King | 8% | |
Portland | 8% | |
Pittsburgh | 8% | |
Boston | 8% | |
Other | 17% |
Who is the CEO of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems CEO is Neal Blue, their score by employees is 55
What is General Atomics Aeronautical Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is -36
What is the salary for Technical Support in General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
Technical Support average salary in the US is 70k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
The average salaries for Engineering in General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is 133k
What are the benefits at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance