BAE Systems is not the friendly place it once was. - Senior Principal Engineer BAE Systems Employee Review

3.0
Nov 19, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The work is state of the art technology with a diversified product line. Employees are friendly toward each other and for the most part are willing to help others. After the first year employees get two weeks vacation as well as a week off between Christmas and New Years.

Cons

Too much overtime without compensation. Management typically underquotes work by taking risky approaches to solutions. It is the employee who assumes the risk when the job becomes over budget and behind schedule by being forced to work substantial uncompensated overtime. In the past, an employee could take time off for past uncompensated overtime. Under the current organization this is no longer possible.

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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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3.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good money in today’s world

Cons

Hot. Hard work. Dangerous not appreciated

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