BAE Systems Employee Reviews for Software Engineer

"Something to hang on, then move on"

What do you like about working at BAE Systems?

"Interesting projects, lots of programming and interfacing with customers"

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

"Impress them with your people skills, that's what seems to count there, more so than qualifications. I was told on occasion that culture trumps performance."

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

"Lack of opportunities for advancement, management is slow in getting projects for you, one must bootstrap and get the projects yourself."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Need to be more proactive with employees to generate more loyalty and really treat them better than just cogs in the wheel. Too much turn around. Company cannot retain employees for too long."

"BAE Systems is undergoing a large scale reduction in force, at least in my business group."

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

"They go through a lot of lay-offs."

"I worked two contracts there, but was laid off when I had a seizure during work."

What do you like about working at BAE Systems?

"Good people"

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

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

"No opportunities"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire more people direct and give them opportunities"

"Why BAE Systems is a good place to work."

What do you like about working at BAE Systems?

"BAE Systems in Wayne, NJ had a good range of skill and opportunities. I was able to learn a wide range of technologies within the time I was there and am thankful for all the opportunity I was allotted."

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

"Don't be nervous and come prepared."

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

"I don't dislike BAE Systems. Their Cafeteria could use some work though."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I suggest that management try to focus their attention on the individual skills of each employee since their skills sets increase very quickly. Many times, the managers do not know their people's skill sets."

"They're a good company. I'd work for them again."