Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Project Management?

Project Management professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 139 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of BAE Systems employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Project Management Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Project Management interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Project Management employees well?

Project Management professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 139 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Project Management salaries at BAE Systems.

How happy are Project Management professionals working at BAE Systems?

89% of Project Management employees at BAE Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 6% in the past 12 months. Project Management professionals have also rated BAE Systems with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.6 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

Software Engineer (217) , Project Manager (148) , Systems Engineer (131) , Engineer (89) , 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 345 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 240 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 228 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 209 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 127 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 194 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 63 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 47 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 47 reviews))

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3.8

89% would recommend to a friend

(139 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

89% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

Project Management employees have rated BAE Systems with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 139 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Project Management professionals have a good working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Project Management professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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139 reviews

3.0

Nov 3, 2025

Good for stability, less good for progression

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting projects and great colleagues, lateral work within the company are possible due to size of the organisation. Job security/stability very good due to nature of company.

Cons

Organisational size meant outdated policies around flex time (i.e. written contractual approval and change needed for longer/shorter lunch breaks or different working hours), slow pay/promotional review cycles etc.

5.0

Oct 19, 2025

Great Company

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting cutting edge products Small company feel Breadth of opportunities Employment offering/benefits Many employees remain with the company for many years

Cons

A large organisation that can make for slow progress.

4.0

Sep 20, 2025

Great benefits

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits such as bonuses, green car scheme, 6 months full maternity pay, 6 months full sick pay

Cons

Difficult to progress to higher positions

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