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      BAE Systems

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      BAE Systems reviews

      3.9

      75% would recommend to a friend

      (4,205 total reviews)
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      Charles Woodburn

      80% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Senior management

      BAE Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,205 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
      3.0
      Feb 13, 2014

      They don't really have a lot of opportunities for intelligence analysis.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They have a system to help you find another job within the company if you want to switch positions.

      Cons

      They have a limited amount of mid-level intelligence analysis positions.

      4.0
      Feb 11, 2014

      Mostly positive, but need to do more for graduates.

      Research scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Offers a good mix of applied research and engineering. Many opportunities for progression, whether in project management or in a technical role. Good mix of people to work with.

      Cons

      Salary was not the greatest, and training / induction for new graduates was not provided when I joined (although this was beginning to be rectified by the time I left).

      2.0
      Feb 11, 2014

      A consultancy that never grew up

      Principal consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      High calibre people Interesting work if you get the right project If you are in the right place and your face fits you can get promoted Above average salaries for experienced hires

      Cons

      You are expected to do 40 hours chargable work, excluding travel time to cllient site and do further work 'in the margins' to develop the company. The margins get fuller the higher you go so be careful what you wish for! If you are not in the right location it is very difficult to get noticed and promoted. For Cyber this means London or Guildford. So go in at the right level Impersonal and uncaring approach to management (management by spreadhseets) There is an increasing focus on style over substance, which works well for short term engagements, but can result in coming unstuck during longer engagements People are generally only supportive if you already know them; otherwise they can be obstructive and unprofessional (the 'my trainset' mentality)

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