Is BAE Systems a good company to work for?

BAE Systems has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 4,722 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at BAE Systems to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about BAE Systems have been left by employees working as Program Manager , Software Engineer and Systems Engineer .

Does BAE Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BAE Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BAE Systems. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BAE Systems?

75% of BAE Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BAE Systems 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 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 341 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 243 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 227 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 222 reviews)); "Good culture and team environment" ((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 194 reviews)); "Lack of career progression in technical roles" ((in 61 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 53 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 52 reviews)); "leadership is poor and full of middle" ((in 47 reviews))

What are employees saying about BAE Systems layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed BAE Systems locations?

Nashua , San Diego , McLean , Washington , Fort Wayne , Norfolk , York , Austin , Merrimack , Radford , Endicott , Rockville , Wayne , Chesapeake , Fort Worth , Hudson , Cedar Rapids , Jacksonville , Arlington , Falls Church , Boston , Aiken , Mount Laurel , New York , Dayton , San Jose , Westminster , Huntsville , Reston , Greenlawn

BAE Systems reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,221 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

81% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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BAE Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,221 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).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Jan 23, 2017

Commercial Graduate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good training - Good to rotate around different placements - Fun graduate culture

Cons

- Locations not very appealing -Jobs available after Grad scheme not very attractive

5.0

Jan 17, 2017

Test Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity for growth, one can gain immense knowledge and experience, advanced technology

Cons

There are none very satisfied

3.0

Jan 16, 2017

Could be better

Senior operations engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly and likeable staff, at least in my office. I have a job that provides varied work with ranging levels of difficulty which i find to suit me down to the ground. i managed to progress, only due to the efforts of my manager.

Cons

the shipyard runs as though it was a Victorian era company. managers, who to be quite frank have little to zero people skills, that for some bizarre reason have this idea that barking orders gets things done. the pay for me is okay as i am in a staff role, and only 24, but progression is heavily favoured to those who "know's someone" or their dad is senior. and for god sake can the union's calm down ??? people don't need sacking for minor reasons. one last gripe, and in no way, shape or form am i sexist but promotions heavily favour the woman due to the industry being male dominated. this can lead to unsuitable people being promoted into a position they are not ready for.

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