Question 1

Is BAE Systems a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

BAE Systems has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 4,732 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at BAE Systems to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about BAE Systems have been left by employees working as Program Manager, Software Engineer and Systems Engineer.

Question 2

Does BAE Systems pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BAE Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BAE Systems. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at BAE Systems?

Accepted Answer

75% of BAE Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated BAE Systems 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

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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)

Question 5

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

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"Met a few great people that I worked with whom I will keep in touch with." ((in 347 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 248 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 237 reviews)); "Pay was good for being an apprentice and this was enhanced with a yearly bonus." ((in 202 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 135 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"They have a lousy fast turnstile of people coming and going all due to their poor management." ((in 195 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 64 reviews)); "Lack of career progression in technical roles" ((in 62 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))

Question 7

What are employees saying about BAE Systems layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about BAE Systems layoffs and their outlook for job security at BAE Systems in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed BAE Systems locations?

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Nashua, San Diego, McLean, Washington, Fort Wayne, Norfolk, York, Austin, Merrimack, Radford, Endicott, Rockville, Wayne, Chesapeake, Fort Worth, Hudson, Cedar Rapids, Jacksonville, Arlington, Falls Church, Boston, Aiken, Mount Laurel, New York, Dayton, San Jose, Manchester, Westminster, Huntsville, Reston

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