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 337 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 242 reviews)); "Pay was good for being an apprentice and this was enhanced with a yearly bonus." ((in 227 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 215 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 138 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 63 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 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

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

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

2.0

Oct 12, 2017

Lack of project flexibility and losing talent

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting client base and projects to work on

Cons

You may find yourself forced in a role not aligned with your personal development for months . Experienced developers replaced with juniors. Poor salary progression. Lack of office space

2.0

Oct 11, 2017

Going downhill FAST

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting projects and customers Smart colleagues Huge opportunity

Cons

Corporate strategy Goals and focus Culture Leadership capability Performance management

2.0

Mar 13, 2017

Struggling despite all the top talent

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

By some crazy, lucky means, BAE continues to attract the top talent to the organisation, keeping Oxbridge graduates and architects with immense ability for periods upwards of 18 months.

Cons

Projects provided by the business are poorly defined, leading to sub-standard results and ultimately products that fail to sell in the market. Financial targets are regularly missed, leading to zero bonuses for the last two years for the majority of staff. Indecision and flux of management causes friction and changing priorities from month to month, causing the wasted effort of all engineers on the prior management's whims.

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