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      BAE Systems

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      BAE Systems reviews

      3.9

      75% would recommend to a friend

      (4,224 total reviews)
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      Charles Woodburn

      81% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      BAE Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,224 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BAE Systems 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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      4K reviews
      1.0
      Mar 14, 2017

      Most Dysfunctional company I have worked at in my 20 year sales career - Quick head for the door!

      Sales
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Absorbed market knowledge around cyber, fraud and security leveraging the parent company in London. Met a few great people that I worked with whom I will keep in touch with.

      Cons

      Chaotic environment and lack of strategy, structure and process for a large $50 billion dollar company as their parent. Went through 3 presidents in 12 months with constant change and lack of support infrastructure. Dishonest and unprofessional management teams which trickles down...Not transparent in the interview process and no HR to speak of to answer any questions throughout the duration. Constant finger pointing and lack of accountability. There was mass exodus across all business functions and the company does a good job to force "good" people to leave.

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      Thanks for taking the time to submit a review. We wish you the best of luck with your next role.
      2.0
      Mar 13, 2017

      Struggling despite all the top talent

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      By some crazy, lucky means, BAE continues to attract the top talent to the organisation, keeping Oxbridge graduates and architects with immense ability for periods upwards of 18 months.

      Cons

      Projects provided by the business are poorly defined, leading to sub-standard results and ultimately products that fail to sell in the market. Financial targets are regularly missed, leading to zero bonuses for the last two years for the majority of staff. Indecision and flux of management causes friction and changing priorities from month to month, causing the wasted effort of all engineers on the prior management's whims.

      5.0
      Mar 12, 2017

      Great place to work

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great company. Committed to its people and it clients.

      Cons

      Limited number of opportunities outside London.

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