Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Project Manager?

Project Manager professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 138 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 Project Manager Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Project Manager interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Project Manager employees well?

Project Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 138 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Project Manager salaries at BAE Systems.

How happy are Project Manager professionals working at BAE Systems?

89% of Project Manager employees at BAE Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 6% in the past 12 months. Project Manager professionals have also rated BAE Systems with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.6 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

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 345 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 240 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 228 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 209 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 127 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 194 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 63 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 47 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 47 reviews))

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3.8

89% would recommend to a friend

(138 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

89% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

Project Manager employees have rated BAE Systems with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 138 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Project Manager professionals have a good working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Project Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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138 reviews

5.0

Jun 16, 2026

Great people and interesting work, but pay could improve

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, interesting work, and good work life balance

Cons

Not as competitive on pay as other competitors

2.0

May 31, 2026

Good benefits and flexibility, but role lacks structure

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, flexible working, car parking

Cons

Poorly structured role, limited work to do, dull

3.0

Apr 17, 2026

Good company

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible and good benefits

Cons

A bit boring at times

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