Q: 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)

Q: What are the top reviewed BAE Systems locations?

Adelaide , Melbourne , Sydney , Henderson , Perth , Canberra , Osborne , Williamtown , Newcastle , Williamstown , Victoria, Australia , Tamworth , North Sydney , Richmond , Rockingham , Brisbane , North Ryde , West Melbourne

Question 1

Does BAE Systems pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BAE Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BAE Systems. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at BAE Systems?

Accepted Answer

75% of BAE Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated BAE Systems 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

"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 243 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 227 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 222 reviews)); "Good culture and team environment" ((in 133 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"They have a lousy fast turnstile of people coming and going all due to their poor management." ((in 194 reviews)); "Lack of career progression in technical roles" ((in 61 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 52 reviews)); "leadership is poor and full of middle" ((in 47 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about BAE Systems redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about BAE Systems redundancy and their outlook for job security at BAE Systems in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed BAE Systems locations?

Accepted Answer

Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Henderson, Perth, Canberra, Osborne, Williamtown, Newcastle, Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, Tamworth, North Sydney, Richmond, Rockingham, Brisbane, North Ryde, West Melbourne

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