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

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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4.0
Jan 14, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting and diverse projects, a higher proportion of highly capable/intelligent staff than many other companies, lots of opportunity to work on different technologies and to interact with customers

Cons

Pace and level of work can be intimidating, not an ideal environment if you are lacking confidence in your ability, or aren't able to back up your confidence with results. If you are good enough and are comfortable working with others at the same level and some who are better than you - it is a very rewarding place to work.

1.0
Dec 31, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to get a sound technical grounding and consulting experience Used to be good clients but keep chasing big deals with the same old clients - very little variety now Some clever people but more often than not used in the wrong roles

Cons

Management is obsessed with spreading a positive message than addressing real issues in the company Staff attrition now at 25% ... Many very good people left in the past year and a poorer calibre of hire now joining Replacing many perks and professional development opportunities with messages like 'all of your training should be on the job' ie. we don't want to pay for real training People at PC /SM level are held back due to the number of slots available at the level above and not given stretch opportunities unless they want to be part of the old boys club Resourcing projects is a nightmare taking no consideration for getting the right skills on the work. Left to the delivery team to sort out the mess when the work has been under resourced and often under sold. Key operations people undervalue staff - they seem to think they will just replace people rather than treat them well.

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