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Q&A With General Dynamics Mission Systems Employees
As a company, we are committed to fostering an environment where all employees are valued and treated with dignity and respect. Inclusive work cultures tend to be the most innovative, and we believe that inclusion and innovation are essential to our ability to be successful.Our company is comprised of people who have vastly different backgrounds and experiences. Creating an inclusive environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas at all levels, allows us to approach problems in more creative ways and create the best solutions for our customers.
How employees describe working at General Dynamics Mission Systems
Steady reliable and boring job with very slightly above average pay. They don't like to give raises but are eager to give you more responsibility.
Getting to do what I love.
Review from Engineering Dept
There is no technical vetting of candidates. Just one phone call interview going over your experience and that's all. No technical questions at all.
Fantastic people and a great working environment!
Nice company to work for
What it's like to work at General Dynamics Mission Systems
- General Dynamics Mission Systems employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at General Dynamics Mission Systems report the work pace is moderate
- On a typical day, employees at General Dynamics Mission Systems have 2 meetings
- 81% of General Dynamics Mission Systems employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- General Dynamics Mission Systems employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 67% of General Dynamics Mission Systems employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- General Dynamics Mission Systems employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 83% of General Dynamics Mission Systems employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With General Dynamics Mission Systems Employees
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How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
Work life balance is a priority at GDMS. Leadership supports a generous vacation/sick program and value employee's home life. We still have a Christmas Plant Shutdown annually in Scottsdale, Arizona.
How challenged are you at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
I am very challenges at GDMS. Every day is new and interesting.
What's the office layout like at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
We have a open work environment for many of our employees. We also offer a "design" work studio for some of our development areas. Our many office locations around the country and internationally are outstanding facilities with cafeterias .
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining General Dynamics Mission Systems?
How diverse and exciting the work really is! GDMS has a wide variety of customers, technology and interesting work.
How's the morale at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
We have a very engaged and satisfied workforce as evidenced by our annual Employee Engagement Surveys. We are definitely a best place to work as evaluated by our employees.
What unique perks and benefits does General Dynamics Mission Systems provide?
GDMS provides an excellent, competitive total compensation package for our employees. We have widely popular flexible work schedules, telecommuting and remote location work arrangements. We even offer Pet Insurance and Long Term Disability, which many employers do not offer!
How much diversity is there among employees at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
GDMS has an inclusive, diverse workforce. We are an international company with offices and employees who support our customers goals all over the world. We value diversity of thought, innovation, our multi-generational workforce and find that our diverse workforce provides the foundation for a high performing organization.
What's the pay like for HR roles at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
Very competitive
How secure do you feel at your job at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
We are busy! We have lots of jobs!
What's the best part of your job at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
The best part of my job is by far the outstanding people I get to work with! We work with the best our country has to offer in our military customer's dedicated soldiers in the armed forces, the government, business partners and various educational institutions.
What are the team outings like at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
We have a wide variety of team events that differ by business unit or organization, some of them are: Professional Baseball Games, Night Golf, Top Golf, Bowling, Night at the Movies, Competitive Department Softball and Golf Games, Family Days and Christmas Parties
How do you feel about going to work at General Dynamics Mission Systems everyday?
I love going to work everyday. GDMS is a great place to work. We have challenging problems to solve with innovative technology solutions and the best and the brightest teams and business partners! Each day is different, fast paced and exciting.
How's the work pace at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
General Dynamics is, well just that...."Dynamic!" The work is exciting, innovative and interesting. We support the customers who are changing the world with our technology. The pace can be fast at times. It can also be very reasonable and manageable most of the time. We have flexible work options that makes working here a good blend of excitement, challenging, dependable and still allowing you to have a home life.
How does General Dynamics Mission Systems make decisions around promotions?
GDMS is devoted to career advancement for employees.
How's the vacation policy at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
Very generous vacation policy. 3 weeks, plus for brand new employees.
What's the company culture like at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
We have a very close knit, family like culture that is also professional and rewarding. The company rewards and recognizes performance. We have great people who love working here.
What benefits does General Dynamics Mission Systems provide?
401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Long Term Care, Life / AD&D, Medical, Dental and Vision; Sick Leave, PTO Bank, and employee discounts. Short term disability, Leave of absences, etc. And much, much more.
What are your coworkers at General Dynamics Mission Systems like?
We have the best, brightest and most dedicated people!
What interview questions does General Dynamics Mission Systems ask?
Technical, Behavioral and experiencial
What's the interview process like at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
A very professional, team based process with a combination of behavioral and experience based questions.
What part of General Dynamics Mission Systems's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
We have a good business model as we support the government, DOD and other customers. We have a wide variety of business across the air, space, sea, and land domains.
How's the work life balance at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
Excellent! 9x80 Schedules and teleworking!
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
Leadership at General Dynamics Mission Systems is working collaboratively towards a vision of creating a strategically aligned innovative, challenging and engaged work culture. One which employees value their contributions toward making the world safer for future generations. They already have a very flexible workforce, with 9x80 schedules, teleworking, locations in almost every state, great benefits and excellent pay. This is a world class fortune 500 company that cares about its employees and its position in the community and the world
How are the benefits at General Dynamics Mission Systems for employees in Engineering?
General Dynamics Mission Systems' Engineering team rates their overall benefits a C and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 57% of General Dynamics Mission Systems employees in Engineering say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Engineering also get 15-20 days of paid vacation.
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Should I work at General Dynamics Mission Systems?
36% of General Dynamics Mission Systems employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 33% are neutral and 31% would not recommend working at General Dynamics Mission Systems to their friends.
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passive |
| 31% | Detractors |
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