Good and Bad but poor pay. - Applications Manager, Software Engineer BAE Systems Employee Review

2.0
Sep 4, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some interesting projects, training provided, senior management good, UK Services unit well organised (try to work there), looks good on CV

Cons

Moved to other offices with no notice, Must be lucky to get good project, poor pay, promotions on "who you know" not "what you can do", Unfriendly atmosphere in some offices, unwelcoming teams, business unites like completely different companies

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
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Pros

There is a lot of opportunities for promotion if you stay the course and stand out a strong candidate.

Cons

Depending on the program you are working for, the work load can be overwhelming at times.

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4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good people competitive pay imo

Cons

Don’t like to promote from within

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