Is BAE Systems a good company to work for?

BAE Systems has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 4,732 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 .

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?

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.

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 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))

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 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))

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 are the top reviewed BAE Systems locations?

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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BAE Systems reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,231 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

81% approve of CEO

72% 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 4,231 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

Nov 28, 2024

Very good Company

Trainee test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great benefits great promotion opportunities

Cons

Can not think of any

4.0

Nov 27, 2024

Goo place to work

Aerospace engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for BAE Systems offers numerous advantages, including the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology and defense projects that have a global impact. Employees benefit from a culture of innovation, access to advanced resources, and a commitment to professional development through training and career progression programs. The company emphasizes work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and robust employee support initiatives. Additionally, BAE Systems fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, ensuring employees feel valued while working on challenging and rewarding projects.

Cons

Working for BAE Systems can have some challenges, such as navigating the complexities of working within a large, hierarchical organization where decision-making processes may be slower. Some roles may involve working on classified or defense projects, which can limit the ability to discuss work outside of the organization. Additionally, depending on the position, the work environment may involve high-pressure situations or tight deadlines. For some employees, the focus on long-term projects may feel less dynamic compared to faster-paced industries

4.0

Nov 27, 2024

Excellent place to work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The flexibility was absolutely amazing, and the majority of the teams are really solid if you stay away from the air-space side of things. Pay was well structured.

Cons

Some of the pay structure was very dependent on your academic background, so much harder for upward momentum if you didn't graduate with a higher level degree. IT was very difficult to work around most of the time to get your job done.

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