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 221 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 221 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 (216) , Project Manager (148) , Systems Engineer (131) , Engineer (88) , Senior Consultant (55) , Principal Consultant (53) , Consultant (45) , Principal Engineer (42) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Mechanical Engineer (40) , Business Analyst (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 343 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 244 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 228 reviews)); "Pay was good for being an apprentice and this was enhanced with a yearly bonus." ((in 215 reviews)); "Good culture and team environment" ((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 195 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 64 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 63 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 51 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

(221 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 221 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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221 reviews

5.0

Sep 22, 2025

Software Engineer

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A comfy place to work with the smartest of people.

Cons

The upper management is volatile.

5.0

Sep 12, 2025

Great graduate experience

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working Career development Supportive environment Additional benefits

Cons

Salary is lower thank industry standard Can be pigeon holed into one area

2.0

Sep 3, 2025

It was fun while it lasted

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good teammates, fun technology as we were working R&D

Cons

They are known to buy a product, nurture it, then sell it, along the division

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Junior Software Engineer

Warton, Lancashire, Lancashire, North West England, England

£52K - £52K /yr

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Brough, Yorkshire and the Humber, England

£34K - £34K /yr

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