BAE Systems reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(4,210 total reviews)
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Charles Woodburn

81% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

BAE Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,210 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BAE Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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4K reviews
3.0
Aug 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Legacy of strong technical delivery and customer relationships. Backing of enormous company that is unlikely to ever disappear or dramatically change. High wages

Cons

Contracts changed to match broader BAE Systems contracts. Lower bonuses and stricter rules. New management aren't quite sure what they're doing.

4.0
Aug 14, 2025

Good people, but a battle to get anything meaningful done

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great and incredibly knowledgable people

Cons

The processes involved in getting anything done can seem like wading through treacle, and is a major reason for wanting to move.

3.0
Aug 13, 2025

N/a

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, good benefits. 4 day week.

Cons

Time pressure, monotonous work, lower salary, pay disparities.

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