Good place to work, a lot of dead wood though - Systems Engineer BAE Systems Employee Review

4.0
5 May 2019
Recommend
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Pros

I love my job. I joined as an apprentice at 16. Have 8 years as shop floor. A few years as a junior engineer and now a senior systems engineer.

Cons

There are a lot of employees ‘cruising’ who have been given pay/grade rises in the past when really they should never have received them. And now we’ll under perform for the amount they are paid. This is currently halting the progression of many younger and motivated employees due to the outdates ‘dead mans shoes’ system of grading. Progression in terms of not only pay, but also responsibility and aspirations.

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5.0
7 Apr 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
29 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good money in today’s world

Cons

Hot. Hard work. Dangerous not appreciated

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