BAE Systems reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,203 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 4,203 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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4K reviews
4.0
Dec 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

As a relatively junior staff member, I was treated very well given lots of opportunities to learn from senior staff members with 20+ years of experience. Incredibly lucky.

Cons

The team culture was very different. I could sense that no one would care if I left the company. Didn’t make any friends ate lunch alone.

1.0
Dec 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The schedule. 9 hours a day but every other Friday off.

Cons

Old boys club management. The top 10 whole guys in the club will never let you in.

4.0
Dec 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I've had a lot of training and accreditation made available to me so I'm grateful

Cons

For progression to more senior roles (that is to lead a team) I and my colleagues have struggled to really make headway. This is why colleagues I know have left. Plus, the need to evidence internal "value" despite being told your delivery work is "excellent" and not receive further promotions is infuriating

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