Question 1

Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Software Engineer?

Accepted Answer

Software Engineer professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 227 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 Engineer Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at BAE Systems.

Question 2

Does BAE Systems pay Software Engineer employees well?

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Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 227 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 11.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at BAE Systems.

Question 3

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at BAE Systems?

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78% of Software Engineer employees at BAE Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 2% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer 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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

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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)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at BAE Systems according to real employee reviews?

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"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))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at BAE Systems according to real employee reviews?

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"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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