historically a great place to be, but has it lost its way? - Executive Manager BAE Systems Employee Review

3.0
Oct 28, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

excellent people - generally very capable with an open and supportive culture early responsibility for those people who can justify it entrepreneurial culture

Cons

unclear strategy on how the business will be grown in the medium term very little strength in depth - the business struggles to deliver on its good ideas losing the old entrepreneurial culture now owned by BAE, and with the influx of new senior management

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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 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great culture, lots of modernization efforts.

Cons

Changing of the guard difficulties but that’s across all contractors.

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