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Working at BAE Systems in San Diego, CA: 19 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Diego, CA Area

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On average, employees in San Diego, CA at BAE Systems give their company a 3.1 rating out of 5.0 based on 19, whereas overall Average Rating of BAE Systems is 3.9 out of 5.0 based on 675 BAE Systems Review Ratings. The happiest BAE Systems employees in San Diego, CA are QA Inspectors submitting an average rating of 4.4 and HR Compliance Specialists with a rating of 4.9.

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3.9
Average Rating
(based on 463 BAE Systems Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.7
Growth Opportunities
3.4
People You Work With
4.3
Person You Work For
4.1
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
3.9
Way You Work
4.0
Work Setting
3.8
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"As far as direct management goes, I feel that BAE shines with communication and directness with employees. My supervisor cares about my happiness and career development, and I work on a highly capable team of intelligent individuals. Upper management has some work to do with transparency and willingness to inform employees when major company changes are to happen."
Posted 10 years ago in Burlington, MA

Working at BAE Systems in San Diego, CA: 19 Employee Reviews

BAE Systems Employee

"Great place to work with matching 401k. The opportunity to work on diverse projects with the DOD is wonderful. The learning is self-motivated and types of work diverse. The company focuses on replacing higher-paid technical staff with college grads and new hires to preserve the project budget. Surviving between projects can prove challenging for higher paid skillsets."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
BAE Systems Employee

"I have worked for BAE Systems for 20 years. It is a supportive environment with the ability to grow into many different roles."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.9
BAE Systems (675)

4.7 Highest Rated in this Industry is Wright Express (5)
2.4 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Retalix Ltd. (12)
3.7 Average of All Companies in this Industry (9,935)
QA Inspector

"BAE was a great place to work"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Software Engineer

"I've worked for BAE Systems upon graduating from college. I've learned a lot from my team and continue to learn everyday. Everyone I've worked with is extremely helpful and does not hesitate to answer questions."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
BAE Systems Employee

"I have worked for BAE Systems for 14 months, for two different teams. I was first underemployed, doing basic simple tasks that wasted my time. On my second and current team, I have been micromanaged, singled out, and placed in a hostile work environment. Recently, it was explained to me that my managers personal grudge against me was just something I have to work through. This was explained to me by a director of the company. Even though it is evident and has been proven that there is no justification for it."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
BAE Systems Employee

"I have worked for BAE systems since 2008 straight out of college.I have learned a lot from it and now I am at the point where I know most of the thing about the project I'm in. The chance to grow my skills is something that is hard to find in a company like BAE because they are project oriented. You have to invest your personal time without the support of the company if you want to develop your skills or learn something new."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Senior Software Engineer

"Ups and downs. It depends on the project and people."

What do you like about working at BAE Systems?

"Flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth at the company or other with tuition reimbursement."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Many layoffs due to military budget cuts. You may want to consider a non-defense company in 2013."

What don't you like about working at BAE Systems?

"Work environment is like a warehouse and lack of camaraderie. Leaders don't motivate employees."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Encourage and talk to employees to see how they are doing. Have more department meetings rather than once every year."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
HR Compliance Specialist

What do you like about working at BAE Systems?

"Talented and extremely smart work force. Great work; our service to our military personnel."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Yes - all applicants should take the work seriously - not themselves; and always work in integrity - you can never go wrong"

What don't you like about working at BAE Systems?

"Defense Contractors budgets are dependent on what Congress approves for military spending."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"1. Listen, listen, listen to your work force....2. An effective compliance program demonstrates a company's commitment to responsible conduct and can result in substantial and direct benefits to a company's bottom line."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Software Engineer

"BAE is a great place to work at."

Person You Work For 3.8 / 5 People You Work With 3.6 / 5 Work Setting 3.8 / 5
Support You Get 3.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.6 / 5
Company Culture 3.8 / 5 Way You Work 3.5 / 5
Network Engineer

"Great place, great culture, interesting work."

Person You Work For 3.7 / 5 People You Work With 4.5 / 5 Work Setting 4.5 / 5
Support You Get 3.5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.7 / 5
Company Culture 2.9 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Systems Engineer
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Electrician
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.1 / 5 Company Culture 2.1 / 5
Way You Work 3.9 / 5
Senior Software Engineer
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3.9 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Senior Systems Engineer
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4.3 / 5
Support You Get 4.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.3 / 5
Company Culture 4.5 / 5 Way You Work 4.6 / 5
Structural Estimator
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4.4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

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