Reasonable place to start as a junior - Consultant BAE Systems Employee Review

3.0
25 Apr 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- As in line with most of the rest of the reviews, a very bright and committed workforce and a good work/life when compared with comparable companies. - Wide variety of projects, most of which are doing high quality and interesting work.

Cons

- Extremely poor performance management system that rewards those who 'game' the system. - Poor training system, built around 'volunteers' running internal courses rather than structured approach towards developing employees - Commitment to variety and being supportive of employees moving onto different projects is a bit of a myth - both managers and resources are extremely reluctant to move resources - employees understand that the business need comes first, but why make the claim of allowing people to move about if it isn't true?

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5.0
7 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good people competitive pay imo

Cons

Don’t like to promote from within

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