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 341 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 248 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 234 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 219 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 194 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 64 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 61 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 50 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 49 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

4.0

Aug 1, 2025

Great place to work.

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to develop your career, people are friendly. Good work/life balance

Cons

Beware of the gatekeepers, Pay is not competitive with market rates.

5.0

Jul 28, 2025

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good from them

Cons

None as they have been great

5.0

Jul 3, 2025

Great Place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly individuals with culture to help you grow

Cons

Out of date technology at times

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