Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Data Science?

Data Science professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 19 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of BAE Systems employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Data Science Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Data Science interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Data Science employees well?

Data Science professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 23.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Data Science salaries at BAE Systems.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

Software Engineer (217) , Project Manager (148) , Systems Engineer (131) , Engineer (88) , Senior Consultant (55) , Principal Consultant (54) , Consultant (45) , Principal Engineer (42) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Mechanical Engineer (40) , Business Analyst (39) , Engineering Manager (38) , Senior Engineer (36) , Senior Systems Engineer (36) , Manager (35)

What are the pros of working at BAE Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Met a few great people that I worked with whom I will keep in touch with." ((in 348 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 251 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 224 reviews)); "Pay was good for being an apprentice and this was enhanced with a yearly bonus." ((in 221 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 133 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BAE Systems according to real employee reviews?

"They have a lousy fast turnstile of people coming and going all due to their poor management." ((in 202 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 64 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 55 reviews)); "leadership is poor and full of middle" ((in 48 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 48 reviews))

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BAE Systems Data Science reviews

3.7

75% would recommend to a friend

(19 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

Not enough data to show CEO approval

20% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Data Science employees have rated BAE Systems with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Data Science professionals have a good working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Data Science professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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19 reviews

3.0

Nov 18, 2025

Flexbile working

Data science

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Support flexible working patterns Interesting work

Cons

Career opportunities limited, Training for graduates very poor

5.0

May 7, 2025

Great company

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits good salary good team

Cons

Not many to speak of, outdated in parts

3.0

Nov 11, 2024

Decent

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fairly relaxed but sometimes intense

Cons

Don't give you proper pay rises

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