Is BAE Systems a good company to work for?

BAE Systems has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 4,698 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at BAE Systems to a friend and 71% 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 .

Does BAE Systems pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at BAE Systems?

74% 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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

Software Engineer (216) , Project Manager (147) , Systems Engineer (130) , Engineer (88) , Senior Consultant (55) , Principal Consultant (52) , Consultant (44) , Principal Engineer (42) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Business Analyst (39) , Mechanical Engineer (39) , Engineering Manager (38) , Senior Engineer (36) , Manager (35) , Senior Systems Engineer (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 343 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 236 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 213 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 192 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 62 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 61 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 54 reviews)); "Senior management is an absolute joke." ((in 50 reviews))

What are employees saying about BAE Systems layoffs in 2026?

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.

What BAE Systems locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Falls Church , Manchester , Hill AFB , Merrimack , San Jose , Sterling , Endicott , Fort Wayne , Cedar Rapids , Rockville

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BAE Systems reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(4,197 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

81% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

BAE Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,197 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Mar 22, 2010

Exciting dynamic company with opportunities for profession growth, and career advancement.

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting and varied work. Plenty of opportunities move around the company between different client groups and service lines. The company treats their employees vary well and will are very accommodating when it is required.

Cons

You are expected to put in whatever hours are required to get the job done when it is required. It is not usually a matter of course, but does happen, but really that goes hand in hand with consulting career path. Most training is on the job, and the dedicated skills development and learning resources are under funded.

2.0

Jan 18, 2010

The Cemetary

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good location - Good coffee down the street

Cons

- It's a real ex-navy boys club - too many out-dated processes - too many old people that dont know the meaning of the word 'change'

3.0

Jun 26, 2009

Senior Avionics Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

BAES is a good stepping stone from military life to civilian work for any ex-serviceman. The support given in the early days is good and very familiar.

Cons

It's far too much like still being in the military.

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