BAE Systems USA reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(3,613 total reviews)
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Tom Arseneault

76% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

BAE Systems USA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,613 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BAE Systems USA 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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1.0
Jul 18, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- The coworkers who actually do the work are amazing, but they’re constantly burned out or leaving. - Benefits are fine if you can survive the toxic environment long enough to use them.

Cons

- HR is not there to help you. They’re there to protect management at all costs. I personally experienced and witnessed multiple cases of harassment and retaliation where nothing was done to the offender, but the victims were either moved, silenced, or pushed out. - Sexism and harassment are baked into the culture. Harassers are protected, while those who speak up are treated like the problem. - Toxic leaders thrive here. Bullies, liars, and creeps stay in power because they’re “well connected” while good employees are treated as disposable. - Nepotism runs rampant. Promotions and opportunities often go to friends and family of upper management, regardless of actual skill or performance. - Management acts baffled about their retention problem while simultaneously creating the exact environment that drives people away. - You’ll be lowballed on salary unless you aggressively negotiate. I needed a $25k correction just to be brought up to a fair pay level. - Morale is in the gutter. You’ll be expected to tolerate bad behavior from leadership while being micromanaged into the ground.

1.0
Oct 17, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits and decent pay.

Cons

I did not work here long - I was in ITE. The onboarding was a joke, I was thrown off on my own from day 2 and had no idea what I was doing or who to ask. My manager was completely absent and provided little help or guidance. The environment felt very political and isolating, I sat in my cube all day and often didn't exchange words with anyone the entire day. A few decent managers tried to help but it wasn't enough. This was by far the most sterile and dead place I've ever worked and it was terrible. I dreaded coming in every day and was constantly hearing others in the building complaining about the company & generally being negative. Also tons of frustrating bureaucracy in the defense industry, but that's to be expected.

1.0
Feb 24, 2023

Managerial Ghost Town

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pay was accurate to what was agreed upon

Cons

I was hired at BAE from out of state and told I had a job. Sold my house and moved. Right as my house is closing I'm told "actually find something else as we don't know if this is your start date now but we'll let you know". Then a month later it's "You have one more interview. If you don't pass then you don't have a job." This is despite me having an offer letter and moving across states and buying and selling a house. Finally I get a start date and leave my temporary job. When I get to the job it's not at all what the listing said (the listing is still being used so ask questions if you're applying for this position) or what the interview said. And the shift isn't what I was told either. "Well I guess I'll make due. I'll work on getting my masters degree since they offer to pay for some of it" I think. Except I can never reach my boss about it. Neither can my coworkers. You ask 3 questions that are important and only get one answered a week later. You find your bosses supervisor doesn't respond at all. Eventually I turned in my notice and essentially had to offboard myself. I've never seen a more disorganized company based on my experiences.

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