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BAE Systems, Inc.

40,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1999

BAE Systems, Inc. Leadership & Management

BAE Systems, Inc. Employee Reviews

I really felt like I was in the right spot here at BAE when I first met a leader of ours. He is also a fellow veteran, and he was still wearing his jump wings. So I immediately, in having jump wings myself, kind of asked him about that and noticed that he was an Airborne veteran. I could relate to him, I belonged here.

Jason P.
Jason P., Subcontracts Manager
Jason P., Subcontracts Manager

We get a lot of opportunities as early career workers to be at the forefront of leading different things. One of the first big presentations, I was very nervous. And my managers were like, you got this, you know what you're talking about. Getting to do it more and more over time made it easier.

AJ B.
AJ B., Systems Engineer
AJ B., Systems Engineer

Mentorship is really key to what we do as a team every day, both one-on-one and in small groups, small teams. I personally have been and continue to be mentored by folks with more years of experience than I have. That's really important because at some point, they will have to pass the baton, and those you're going to pass the baton to have to be ready. It's up to all of us to make sure that they are.

Tim P.
Tim P., VP of Strategic Communications
Tim P., VP of Strategic Communications

What People Are Saying About BAE Systems, Inc.

  • Employee Empowerment & Support: Functional leadership is described as approachable and engaging, with managers on some teams seen as supportive and central to employee happiness. Work-life balance and team support appear as strengths in certain programs.
  • Empowering Team Culture: The culture is often described as collaborative, with care, empathy, and belonging emphasized as teams are encouraged to succeed together. An inclusive working environment aims to ensure people feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.
  • Development & Mentorship: Company materials highlight formal training for people managers and multi-year Leadership Development Programs. These efforts indicate ongoing investment in building leadership skills and growing talent.

BAE Systems, Inc.'s Benefits

Engineering team utilizes pair programming

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility