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 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

(227 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

67% 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

3.0

Oct 13, 2017

Lots of potential ruined by poor management, vapid and meaningless strategy

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some excellent projects and people Good benefits

Cons

Very poor management and HR/operations Impersonal, often uncollaborative environment Uncompetitive salary Poor development Developers promised development roles and stuck in support roles

2.0

Oct 12, 2017

Lack of project flexibility and losing talent

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting client base and projects to work on

Cons

You may find yourself forced in a role not aligned with your personal development for months . Experienced developers replaced with juniors. Poor salary progression. Lack of office space

2.0

Oct 11, 2017

Going downhill FAST

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting projects and customers Smart colleagues Huge opportunity

Cons

Corporate strategy Goals and focus Culture Leadership capability Performance management

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