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

Software Engineer professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 227 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 Engineer Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Software Engineer employees well?

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 227 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.4% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at BAE Systems.

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at BAE Systems?

78% of Software Engineer employees at BAE Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 2% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer 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 353 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 242 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 226 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 217 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 132 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 185 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 63 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 62 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 52 reviews)); "leadership is poor and full of middle" ((in 47 reviews))

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3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(227 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

68% approve of CEO

62% 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 Engineer employees have rated BAE Systems with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 227 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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227 reviews

4.0

Oct 30, 2025

Friendly workplace, slow progression

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Friendly colleagues - Good work opportunities (lots of projects)

Cons

- Slow progression - Pay below average for level of skill

4.0

Oct 15, 2025

Pretty Easy Place to Work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Low expectations, decent benefits, easy job, exceptional work life balance

Cons

Pay is not very good

4.0

Oct 10, 2025

Great work life balance, but feels lacking in ambition

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good worklife balance Overtime pay for anything above contracted hours Very nice office atmosphere

Cons

Work is quite slow paced, can get frustrating if you want to get things done. No pay incentive to work harder/better than others. So high performers end up coasting as they will earn the same as the slackers anyway.

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