Headquartered in San Diego, CA, and with locations around the U.S. and the globe, General Atomics is one of the world's leading companies specializing in defense and diversified research and technology development.

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GA-ASI, an affiliated company of General Atomics, is a provider of best value defense services for U.S. and international customers. Our GA-ASI division enables mission readiness defense services and is looking to fill pilot, operations and mechanical roles. Learn More »
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Behind a talented global team of scientists, engineers and other professionals, GA delivers safe, sustainable and economical energy solutions to meet growing global demands. GA focuses its energy business in three primary areas: magnetic fusion, inertial fusion and nuclear fission. Learn More »
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General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is pushing the boundaries of scientific research to create first-of-a-kind, advanced electromagnetic and electric power generation technologies for critical defense, commercial and industrial applications worldwide. Learn More »
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General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliated company of General Atomics, is a provider of best value defense services for U.S. and international customers, providing leading edge expertise in reliability, maintainability, sustainability and performance improvement for aircraft systems and equipment. Learn More »
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Cryotech Deicing Technology is a division of General Atomics International Services Corporation, a San Diego based company specializing in defense and diversified technologies. Cryotech manufactures and markets environmentally compatible acetate-based highway, commercial, and airside pavement deicers, as well as glycol-based aircraft deicers and lavatory fluids. Each is considered safer for the environment because they readily biodegrade and exhibit low toxicity to vegetation and aquatic life. Through business development, Cryotech is focused on diversification with sales and active exploration into non-deicing markets and facility utilization opportunities. Learn More »
Featured Locations

Poway, California
Search Poway JobsPoway 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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Marketing
- Interns
- Cable Fabricators & Assemblers
- Tool Makers
- Composite Technicians
- Machinists
- Analysts
- Quality Inspectors
- CNC Programmers
- Buyers
- Production Planners
- Material Controls
- Software Developers
- IT
- Human Resources
- Logistics
- Engineering
- Compliance
- Purchasing
- Accounting and Finance
- Technical Writers
- Program and Operations Management
- Facilities

San Diego, California
Search San Diego JobsSan 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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Project, Quality, Software, etc.)
- Scientists
- Technicians
- Mechanical
- Material Planners
- Program Managers
- Contracts and Purchasing
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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Engineers (Electrical, Software, Project, etc.)
- Scientists
- Buyers
- Program Managers
- Accountants
- Legal
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Contracts and Purchasing
- Publications
- Compliance
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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Quality Inspectors
- Quality Engineers
- Material Control Coordinators
- CNC Machinists
- Tool Makers
- Composite Technicians
- Production Supervisors
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Manufacturing Interns
- Operation Program Managers

Huntsville, Alabama
Search Huntsville JobsHuntsville 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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Project Planners/Schedulers/Managers/Directors
- Electrical Engineers
- Space Systems Engineers
- Contract Administrators
- Configuration Management Specialists

Tupelo, Mississippi
Search Tupelo JobsTupelo 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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Machinists
- Quality Engineers
- Technicians
- CNC Programmers
- Project Managers >

High Desert, California
Search High Desert JobsThe 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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Flight Operations
- A&P Mechanics
- Avionics Technicians
- Integration Technicians
- Composite Techs
- UAV Pilots
- Engineers (R&D)
- Administrative Staff
- Manufacturing Interns
- Management
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Poway, California
Search Poway JobsPoway 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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Marketing
- Interns
- Cable Fabricators & Assemblers
- Tool Makers
- Composite Technicians
- Machinists
- Analysts
- Quality Inspectors
- CNC Programmers
- Buyers
- Production Planners
- Material Controls
- Software Developers
- IT
- Human Resources
- Logistics
- Engineering
- Compliance
- Purchasing
- Accounting and Finance
- Technical Writers
- Program and Operations Management
- Facilities
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San Diego, California
Search San Diego JobsSan 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
Ranch Bernardo is a beautifully planned community in the northeast hills of the city of San Diego, California. Along with the planned communities, Rancho Bernardo is home to our corporate headquarters.
Approximate number of employees: 1,300
Jobs we typically hire for:- Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Project, Quality, Software, etc.)
- Scientists
- Technicians
- Mechanical
- Material Planners
- Program Managers
- Contracts and Purchasing
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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Engineers (Electrical, Software, Project, etc.)
- Scientists
- Buyers
- Program Managers
- Accountants
- Legal
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Contracts and Purchasing
- Publications
- Compliance
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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Quality Inspectors
- Quality Engineers
- Material Control Coordinators
- CNC Machinists
- Tool Makers
- Composite Technicians
- Production Supervisors
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Manufacturing Interns
- Operation Program Managers
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Huntsville, Alabama
Search Huntsville JobsHuntsville 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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Project Planners/Schedulers/Managers/Directors
- Electrical Engineers
- Space Systems Engineers
- Contract Administrators
- Configuration Management Specialists
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Tupelo, Mississippi
Search Tupelo JobsTupelo 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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Machinists
- Quality Engineers
- Technicians
- CNC Programmers
- Project Managers >
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High Desert, California
Search High Desert JobsThe 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
Jobs we typically hire for:- Flight Operations
- A&P Mechanics
- Avionics Technicians
- Integration Technicians
- Composite Techs
- UAV Pilots
- Engineers (R&D)
- Administrative Staff
- Manufacturing Interns
- Management