Is BAE Systems USA a good company to work for?

BAE Systems USA has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 4,112 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at BAE Systems USA to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about BAE Systems USA have been left by employees working as Technical Intern III , Intern and Internship .

Does BAE Systems USA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BAE Systems USA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BAE Systems USA. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BAE Systems USA?

68% of BAE Systems USA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BAE Systems USA 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems USA?

Software Engineer (107) , Engineer (78) , Systems Engineer (69) , Program Manager (58) , Senior Software Engineer (55) , Senior Systems Engineer (49) , Analyst (42) , Project Manager (41) , Mechanical Engineer (39) , Intelligence Analyst (36) , Financial Analyst (34) , Technical Intern III (34) , Intern (31) , Principal Systems Engineer (30) , Manager (28)

What are the pros of working at BAE Systems USA according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits and good paid" ((in 358 reviews)); "Lots of flexibility and good pay compared to peers" ((in 271 reviews)); "Good work/life balance is attainable" ((in 156 reviews)); "Salary is good and on time." ((in 94 reviews)); "Workplace and culture is great." ((in 77 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BAE Systems USA according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management is horrible" ((in 76 reviews)); "Too many managers and too many levels of management." ((in 69 reviews)); "there are frequent layoffs." ((in 52 reviews)); "No bonus compared to other companies in this industry" ((in 30 reviews)); "Better communication and diversity would help." ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about BAE Systems USA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about BAE Systems USA layoffs and their outlook for job security at BAE Systems USA in 2026.

What are the top reviewed BAE Systems USA locations?

Nashua , San Diego , Washington , McLean , Endicott , Arlington , York , Austin , Wayne , Santa Clara , Rockville , Sterling Heights , Norfolk , Minneapolis , Fort Wayne , Hudson , Merrimack , Herndon , Reston , Mount Laurel , Hill AFB , San Jose , Jacksonville , Radford , Greenlawn , Burlington , Louisville , Fort Worth , Cedar Rapids , Broomfield

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BAE Systems USA reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(3,623 total reviews)

Tom Arseneault

75% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

BAE Systems USA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,623 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Jul 20, 2025

Pros&Cons

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*Great people *Decent benefits *Flexible hours

Cons

*Need to improve employment options when dealing with a contract loss

1.0

Jul 18, 2025

This company will smile in your face while throwing you under the bus.

Stay away from this disaster if you value your time

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

5.0

Jul 15, 2025

Love the work we do

Engineering manager ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I’ve had an exceptional experience working with BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems. The leadership, particularly the CEO of BAE Systems Inc, is truly inspiring, fostering a culture of innovation and dedication. The company’s strong patriotic values shine through in their mission-driven work, delivering cutting-edge solutions that make a real difference for our country’s security and advancement. It’s a privilege to be part of an organization that consistently strives for excellence and contributes meaningfully to national interests. Highly recommend for those passionate about impactful, purpose-driven careers!

Cons

The work is what you make of it. If you put in the work, you can move up pretty easily.

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