Is BAE Systems a good company to work for?

BAE Systems has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 4,705 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 been stable over the past 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 (216) , Project Manager (148) , Systems Engineer (130) , Engineer (88) , Senior Consultant (55) , Principal Consultant (52) , Consultant (45) , Principal Engineer (42) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Mechanical Engineer (40) , Business Analyst (39) , Engineering Manager (38) , Senior Engineer (36) , Manager (35) , Senior Systems Engineer (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 339 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 242 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 228 reviews)); "Pay was good for being an apprentice and this was enhanced with a yearly bonus." ((in 208 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 125 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 193 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 54 reviews)); "Senior management is an absolute joke." ((in 51 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 , Norfolk , Fort Wayne , 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

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,203 total reviews)

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 4,203 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Feb 20, 2013

Not an Engineering business anymore

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Latest technology Modern working environment Support network

Cons

UNIONS!!!! Not interested in Engineering, only accountancy Heavily based on graduates who expect a high pay/ high end job but simply cannot do the job due to a severe lack of experience Rubbish engineers cannot be sacked, and thus are ‘encouraged’ to apply for position outside their current team by their managers to get them out. Unfortunately these positions are usually in a higher pay scale/ position What is the future of BAE Systems post current crop of aircraft???? (that's provided the Unions don't do to BAE that they did to Rover - and every other Major British business).

3.0

Feb 18, 2013

High calibre, hard work

Principal consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to work with ambitious bright people, interesting clients and varied work. Clients generally have a very good impression, so you can be proud of the brand.

Cons

Can be challenging to progress if you don't fit the mould. Recognition for achievements is hit and miss. As with any consultancy, you could be asked to work anywhere in the UK.

1.0

Feb 11, 2013

Good work,good employees but bully management

Safety

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting varied work and interesting people of all walls of life to interact with.

Cons

Bullying is accepted in management particularly HR and is a tool that is often used by senior management.

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