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 344 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 253 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 216 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 214 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 131 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 190 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 64 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 60 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 53 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 50 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

5.0

Sep 17, 2021

Best employer

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture , good work life balance and good projects

Cons

Average salary and slow career progression

3.0

Aug 29, 2021

Good Place to Learn

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- If you come here straight out of college you will be thrown into the deep end and learn a lot every quickly - The benefits are good - Job security - Many branching career paths to choose from

Cons

- The work environment is a bit dull

4.0

Jul 27, 2021

Great Start

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quick progression and competitive salary.

Cons

Varying projects and locations, bit of a lottery.

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