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 read more
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Company Culture
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
B+Perks & Benefits
B+Happiness
CExecutive Team
DOutlook
DGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Neal Blue
55 /100
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Diversity at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
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
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have rated Compensation, CEO Rating, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-36
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
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
D
Overall Company Culture at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is rated D
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Bottom
15%
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
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Employee Reviews
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% |
Positive Reviews From General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Employees
- 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.
Constructive Feedback From General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Employees
- 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.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Company Information
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Mission, Vision & Values
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Mission Statement
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
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Vision Statement
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
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Values
- Goal
- Important
- Achieving
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ga-asi.com |
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Employees
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.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
68% of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
14% of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
59% of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining General Atomics Aeronautical Systems - Employee Onboarding
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.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems KPIs and OKRs
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.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems CEO & Leadership
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems CEO - Neal Blue
55 /100
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.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Leadership
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
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Chris Pehrson Vice President, Strategic Development
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Satish Krishnan Vice President Of Engineering
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Nick Sanders Director, Government Accounting & Compliance
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Chris Niemann Programs Director
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David Heath Vice President of Human Resources
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Derek Andrews Vice President, Procurement
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Francisco Flores Vice President of Manufacturing & Technical Operations
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Salaries
How much does General Atomics Aeronautical Systems pay?
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: Design at $115,276, Customer Support at $62,367, Marketing at $108,606, and Operations at $97,785. 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.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
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 |
$119,519*
Average Compensation
$116,948*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Salaries by City
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems PTO
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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H1B Visa
In 2019, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in General Atomics Aeronautical Systems on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 33% | |
IT | 17% | |
HR | 8% |
Candidates By Location
San Diego | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
King | 8% | |
Portland | 8% | |
Pittsburgh | 8% | |
Boston | 8% | |
Other | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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 Lead Engineer in General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 137k
What are the salaries in the IT in General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
The average salaries for IT in General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is 100k
What are the benefits at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
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