Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Software Engineeer?

Software Engineeer professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 203 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of BAE Systems employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineeer Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineeer interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Software Engineeer employees well?

Software Engineeer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 203 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.4% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineeer salaries at BAE Systems.

How happy are Software Engineeer professionals working at BAE Systems?

78% of Software Engineeer employees at BAE Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 2% in the past 12 months. Software Engineeer professionals have also rated BAE Systems with a 4.2 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.1 rating for culture and values and 4.0 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 348 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 251 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 224 reviews)); "Pay was good for being an apprentice and this was enhanced with a yearly bonus." ((in 221 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 133 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 202 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 64 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 48 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 48 reviews))

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3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(203 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

66% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Senior management

Software Engineeer employees have rated BAE Systems with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 203 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineeer professionals have a good working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineeer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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203 reviews

2.0

Jan 30, 2016

Depends on the department

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company, lots of job security, lots of other people around that you can talk to and learn from.

Cons

Such a high turnover problem. It's hard to find graduates that stay over the two year mark, and as a result, you're constantly having knowledge transfer sessions. This means that rather than going forward at full pace, you're constantly hindered by having to get someone else up to speed, making all the mistakes that were already ironed out by the last person who tried something.

3.0

Dec 2, 2015

bae review

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good flexible working, free shares, friendly environment.

Cons

Below market rate salary, no rewards.

1.0

Mar 23, 2014

Over worked, under paid

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

To be honest there are no benefits that are not available at any other software company. Free kitkats is about all I can think of. (they got rid of free drinks and biscuits btw!)

Cons

You have to sign a waiver against your EU rights to not work more than 40 hours a week. Being a Software Engineer you are required to work at least 40 hours often ~50 and the salary is only £28k.

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