Is BAE Systems a good company to work for?

BAE Systems has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 4,697 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 (147) , Systems Engineer (130) , Engineer (88) , Senior Consultant (55) , Principal Consultant (52) , Consultant (44) , Principal Engineer (42) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Business Analyst (39) , Mechanical Engineer (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 348 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 251 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 238 reviews)); "Pay was good for being an apprentice and this was enhanced with a yearly bonus." ((in 207 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 126 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 195 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 67 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 61 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 52 reviews)); "leadership is poor and full of middle" ((in 46 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 BAE Systems locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Falls Church , Manchester , Hill AFB , Merrimack , San Jose , Sterling , Endicott , Fort Wayne , Cedar Rapids , Rockville

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BAE Systems reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,196 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 4,196 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

4.0

Jun 11, 2014

Overall, this is a great company to work for.

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The vacation is good and the hours roll over year to year so you don't lose them if you don't use them. Also, the schedule is generally so flexible!

Cons

This is probably the same for most companies, but I feel like I'm underpaid for how hard I've worked.

4.0

Aug 10, 2013

Customer Support Engineer

Customer support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and excellent work environment

Cons

Mentoring system is the worst experience and it limits your capabilities. Doesn't count your hard work and only evaluate your work performance. No membership training among the members. Only work, work and work.

1.0

Feb 13, 2009

Wandering in the cubicle wilderness

Senior project manager.

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You could not show up and it wouldn't be noticed...and you could still get paid. Easy to bond with other disillusioned employees. There is some real talent, but not recognized and appreciated. Best to find an "insider" early on who knows the ins and outs.

Cons

No direction. Everyone off doing their own thing. Kepp quiet, stay low and out of the line of fire. Unhappy customers calling ALL THE TIME. No jeans allowed., except "neatly pressed" ones the first Friday of the month. Promised an office, I sat in a dirty cubicle that had been used for storage. No office supplies, I bought my own and co-workers stole them. I left after 90 days, just ahead of layoffs.

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Jobs at BAE Systems

Assembly Build Line Support

Barrow in Furness, England

Communications Advisor

Preston, North West England, England

£45K - £45K /yr

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