Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 222 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of BAE Systems employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 222 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 11.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at BAE Systems.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at BAE Systems?

78% of Software Developer employees at BAE Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 2% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated BAE Systems with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

Software Engineer (217) , Project Manager (148) , Systems Engineer (131) , Engineer (88) , Senior Consultant (55) , Principal Consultant (54) , Consultant (45) , Principal Engineer (42) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Mechanical Engineer (40) , Business Analyst (39) , Engineering Manager (38) , Senior Engineer (36) , Senior Systems Engineer (36) , Manager (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 346 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 239 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 235 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 222 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 136 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 198 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 62 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 53 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 49 reviews)); "leadership is poor and full of middle" ((in 46 reviews))

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3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(222 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

68% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated BAE Systems with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 222 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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222 reviews

4.0

Jun 19, 2023

Interesting work and decent work culture - low pay

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting software engineering work with electrical low-level SoCs with embedded C code, UML design and system Requirements writing,

Cons

Low pay for this level of experience for criticial military technology

4.0

Mar 15, 2023

A good place to start your career

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- WFH - Supportive teams during early career - work life ballance

Cons

- IT systems outdated - Graduate scheme is a little long/poorly structured

4.0

Feb 23, 2023

Good opportunity for Beginners

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot more learning opportunities for fresh graduates

Cons

Not good for an experience resource with experience more that 8 years

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