AWE Reviews

3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(585 total reviews)
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Nick Elliott

38% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

AWE has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 585 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AWE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

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585 reviews
1.0
9 Jun 2026
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Pros

Pay way too much for the little work employees actually do.

Cons

A company littered with charlatans at every level, pretending they work towards a great "Mission" whereas the truth is, they contribute nothing towards tax-payer's real hard-earned money. The company is a façade of professionalism, plagued by unprofessional individuals who are lucky to be employed anywhere in this job market. A litter of uneducated ex-military personnel, underqualified managers, and school leavers who have no grades. Nepotism is the company's gold-standard, contributing towards the shambled state of the Organisation. A kafkaesque environment for those who have qualifications and intelligence. A real insufferable nightmare of an office environment, scattered with employees who are lazy. Career progression is non-existent. Internal hires and promotions are based on friendships outside of work, with any idealism towards meritocracy laughed upon. It is a charity, not a professional workplace. A charity for ex-military, failed school leavers, and friends & family of these.

1.0
3 Jun 2026

Non existent progression

Recommend
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Pros

9 day fortnight Interesting work

Cons

Harassment and bullying of female staff is prolific within the business, especially science No current progression mechanism and the previous method was sexist and didn't enable women to progress in technical roles No female leadership in my entire management chain Lazy SLT who like to delegate their work but take credit when it comes to deliverables Continuation of the old boys club...

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