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      BAE Systems

      Engaged Employer

      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

      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
      Nov 29, 2025

      Good Pay - If you can put up with it (Subs @ Barrow)

      Senior engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great training opportunities (including further education), Good salary and share scheme. Some great people to work with, including talented engineers and project staff. Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities a welcome benefit.

      Cons

      Company is slow to progress and insane levels of bureaucracy limit progress, even when engineers know how something can be achieved. Staff in positions with both too little and too much oversight - unlimited budget and time to complete a task, yet managment and project limits actual engineering that can be done. Few take pride in their work - "easy job" for some with no drive to progress themselves, their department or the business. Induction also very difficult with departments creating their own "onboarding" which can consist of nothing. Frustrating lunar pay calendar that can't be changed.

      5.0
      Nov 29, 2025

      Empowering culture with meaningful impact

      Senior data scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Collaborative teammates, supportive leadership, and opportunities for innovation. Strong emphasis on learning, modern tech stack, and impactful projects that encourage growth.

      Cons

      Occasional tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and limited documentation. Cross-team communication can be inconsistent, sometimes slowing delivery.

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