Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Project Controller?

Project Controller professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 18 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of BAE Systems employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Project Controller Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Project Controller interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Project Controller employees well?

Project Controller professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Project Controller salaries at BAE Systems.

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 342 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 250 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 232 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 220 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 135 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 192 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 64 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 64 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 55 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 49 reviews))

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3.8

99% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

100% approve of CEO

96% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Career opportunities

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Work/Life balance

Project Controller employees have rated BAE Systems with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Project Controller professionals have a good working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Project Controller professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

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18 reviews

3.0

Feb 8, 2026

Accountant

Project accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good overtime and lots of opportunities

Cons

Overworked and constant deadlines not a lot of flexibility

4.0

Feb 3, 2026

Great for progression

Project controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rewarding, high paced environment with good opportunities for promotion

Cons

They want their pound of flesh

4.0

Dec 1, 2025

Good Company

Project accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Look after employees and room for progression

Cons

A lot of burearcracy and not always easy to find info

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