General Atomics Careers, Benefits, Review

Why Choose General Atomics

• You’ll follow in the footsteps of some the world’s leading scientists and engineers who founded the company in 1955 for the purpose of harnessing the power of nuclear technologies for the benefit of mankind.
• You’ll join an organization that continually expands its expertise, making it one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development.
• You’ll partner with scientists and engineers, leaders in their fields, who have a passion for excellence and a willingness to accept the challenges of finding better ways to do things and then to make it happen.
• You’ll become part of a goal-oriented organization that fosters employee development and individual career success.
• All of this creates an exhilarating and challenging work environment.

 

Affiliated Companies

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) 
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft and high resolution surveillance and radar imaging systems, including the Predator UAV series and the Lynx SAR/GMTI sensor system. The company provides comprehensive solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide and is committed to providing immediately deployable, transformational technology for military operation and weapons systems, as well as civil missions.

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI)
General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC, an affiliated company of General Atomics, is comprised of two divisions providing best value defense services for U.S. and International customers. The Aero Services Division specializes as a full service solution to meet the persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) challenges facing domestic and allied nation security missions. The Engineering Services Division is a leading edge expert in reliability, maintainability and sustainability improvement for U.S. aging aircraft systems.

ConverDyn 
ConverDyn serves the global nuclear industry, offering the highest quality UF6 at competitive prices. They coordinate and manage all aspects of the conversion process for their customers, including uranium deliveries, uranium sampling, materials storage, and product delivery.

Cotter 
Cotter Corporation is a General Atomics (GA) affiliate headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Originally incorporated in 1956 in New Mexico as a uranium production company, Cotter was purchased by and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Commonwealth Edison in 1975. GA acquired Cotter in early 2000. Through its various mining and milling operations, Cotter has produced uranium, vanadium, molybdenum, silver, lead, zinc, copper, selenium, nickel, cobalt, tungsten and limestone.

Heathgate Resources Pty, Ltd.
Heathgate Resources, formed in 1990, is the owner and operator of the Beverley Uranium Mine in northern South Australia. Beverley is Australia's third uranium mine and Australia's only operating In Situ Leach mine. Beverley is the most advanced In Situ Leach mine in the world and plays a significant role in South Australia's resource development industry.

Nuclear Fuels Corporation 
Nuclear Fuels Corporation (NFC) was formed in 1991 by General Atomics (GA) to market uranium produced from GA mining assets as well as to develop additional uranium projects. NFC is a long-term contract supplier to both U.S. and foreign utilities and actively participates in uranium trading.

Rio Grande Resources Corporation
Rio Grande Resources Corporation controls uranium operations and mineral resources acquired by GA from Chevron Resources in 1991. Included in this acquisition were mines in south Texas and New Mexico. In New Mexico, the Mt. Taylor project, a conventional underground mine that contains the largest uranium resource in the United States, is currently on standby.

Spezialtechnik Dresden and Subsidiaries
Spezialtechnik Dresden GmbH (STD) stands as holding at the head of the Spezialtechnik-Group Dresden and renders commercially characterized and marketing/sales oriented consulting and support services for the companies of the group.

Spezialtechnik Dresden GmbH is engaged through its subsidiaries in the development of industrial estates, remediation of large-scale uranium and lignite coal mining areas, manufacturing high-mass prefabricated concrete components for the industry, traffic and communication sector, maintenance/service and modernization/conversion of special rail vehicles and the reprocessing of munitions.

Headquartered in Dresden, Germany, STD subsidiaries operate plants in Brandenburg and Saxony. STD and its subsidiaries also support GA in the expansion of its activities throughout Germany, Scandinavia, and Benelux.

General Atomics and affiliated companies are world renowned leaders in developing high-technology systems ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to electromagnetic systems; remotely operated surveillance aircraft; airborne sensors; advanced electronic, wireless, and laser technologies; and biofuels.

We offer an excellent opportunity to realize your full potential and fulfill your career aspirations.

Join the General Atomics team where you can make a difference!

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Innovation Begins with Brilliant Minds

General Atomics and affiliated companies happened because a few smart people thought the status quo wasn’t good enough. We need exceptional minds that are inventive, resourceful, and thrive in a hands-on environment. Our internship program offers an exhilarating environment where you will be challenged to push the envelope with innovative high-tech solutions to further your classroom learning and professional experience.

Program Overview

The General Atomics and affiliated companies Internship program provides paid internship opportunities for summer and year-round positions for eligible students. Participants gain exciting hands-on research experience, while working alongside the company’s finest professionals who will serve as mentors. General Atomics and affiliated companies invites undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in technology, engineering, and science, as well as other majors that lend support in special projects, to apply. Working at General Atomics and affiliated companies means embracing stimulating and challenging work, having the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, and being part of a growing team. In addition, most internships will provide the opportunity to attend technical lectures and guided tours, network with peers and company employees, complete a technical report, and participate in a final presentation that summarizes the results of their research.

Program Benefits

• Real-world experience and career mentorship
  
  
• Competitive salary
  
  
• Flexible work hours
  
  
• Housing assistance for non-local candidates

Eligibility Requirements

• Academic major and coursework concentration
  
  
• Full-time student status at an accredited U.S. college or university
  
  
• Classification as an undergraduate or graduate student (Master’s or Doctoral level) by the start of the program
  
  
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Poway, California

Poway is a unique community in San Diego County with a population of more than 50,000 residents. Located in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as “The City in the Country” and prides itself on the fact that over half of the city’s 39.4 square-mile area is preserved as dedicated open space.

The community offers a diverse range of housing options, an outstanding school district, a thriving business park with over 19,000 jobs, a broad range of dining and shopping opportunities, beautiful parks, over 55 miles of trails, numerous community events throughout the year and more. Poway is a great place to live, work and play.

Approximate number of employees: 6,000

 

San Diego, California

San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Immense Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, open to the public.

We currently operate facilities and offer positions in the following San Diego areas:

Rancho Bernardo

• Rancho Bernardo is a beautifully planned community in the northeast hills of the city of San Diego, California.
• Approximate number of employees: 1,300

Torrey Pines

• Torrey Pines is predominantly a residential community and one of the northern coastal areas along the momentous Highway 101 located just north of La Jolla.
• Approximate number of employees: 2,200

Sabre Springs

• Sabre Springs is an urban community in San Diego, CA, located in the northeastern part of the city surrounded by several coffee shops and restaurants along with business parks.
• Approximate number of employees: 1,300

 

Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville is an up-and-coming research, technology and high-tech manufacturing center in the extreme north of Alabama. It is known as the “Space Capital of America”. Huntsville is quite attractive, with mostly modern buildings in a wooded mountainous setting.

Huntsville is surrounded by the Appalachian foothills and mountains ranging from 1,200-1,400 feet and is about seven miles north of the Tennessee River Valley. The climate is subtropical. The summers are warm, still and humid with frequent thunderstorms. Winters are cool with occasional snow.

There are over 50 parks within the Huntsville city limits. They have been designated a “Playful City USA” by KaBOOM! due to the city’s variety of play opportunities for children as well as after school programs and parks that are within walking distance of homes.

Approximate number of employees: 140

 

Tupelo, Mississippi

Tupelo gives residents the best of small-town living and an urban lifestyle. It is the largest city of Lee county and sits conveniently between Memphis, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama. It has been nationally recognized as a five-time winner of the All-American City Award and is the birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

Today, the city is home to many large industries including manufacturing, technology and retail companies. Tupelo has been nationally ranked for its progressive economic development and job creation strategies. It has also been recognized for its progressive city-led health and wellness initiatives. The Tupelo Public School District has been awarded several honors in education excellence and boasts a top-ranking athletic program.

Over the years, Tupelo’s tourism economy has flourished by promoting nationally known historic landmarks including Elvis Presley’s birthplace and the Natchez Trace. With the combination of southern hospitality and metropolitan sophistication, you are bound to feel at home in Tupelo.

Approximate number of employees: 300

 

High Desert, California

The High Desert is not a specific area or city, but is more of an unofficial, vaguely defined geographic area of Southern California. It is located northeast of the San Gabriel Mountains and was named for its higher elevations, cooler climate and northern latitude compared to the Low Desert area.

The region is made up of four counties, with most of the population residing closer to Los Angeles and San Bernardino. The greater Los Angeles County contains the Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys. The San Bernardino County portion encompasses Victor Valley and is part of the Inland Empire.

The High Desert has a diverse climate and topography, which allows residents to enjoy seasonal outdoor activities. Hiking, fishing and a wide range of winter sports are a favorite for locals. Rich with years of Hollywood history, the High Desert is frequently used as a backdrop to some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. Jurassic Park, Jarhead, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Erin Brockovich, Fast & Furious (franchise) and Valkyrie, to name a few. The High Desert has so much to offer — it’s easy to commute to local businesses and urban areas for work or school, and all at a reasonable and affordable price.

Approximate number of employees: 1,800