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BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. read more
BAE Systems Company Culture
BAE Systems Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
BAE Systems' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
B-CEO Rating
C+Happiness
C+Manager
C+Retention
C+BAE Systems CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Tom Arseneault
68 /100
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Diversity at BAE Systems
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at BAE Systems have rated Outlook, Manager, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at BAE Systems
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at BAE Systems have rated Environment, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
BAE Systems eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
4
BAE Systems employees are 4% more likely to recommend BAE Systems as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 37% | Detractors |
Working at BAE Systems
Working at BAE Systems is rated below average by 595 employees, across various culture dimensions. BAE Systems employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting BAE Systems’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at BAE Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at BAE Systems
C
Overall Company Culture at BAE Systems is rated C
Last updated 15 days ago
Bottom
45%
BAE Systems ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
BAE Systems Employee Reviews
Out of 438 BAE Systems employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping BAE Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
Positive Reviews From BAE Systems Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?My coworkers are all very talented and hardworking.
- What did you like most about the interview process?we do group interviews and team excercise
- What do you like best about the leadership team?we work together get gain results
Constructive Feedback From BAE Systems Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?leading, winning work, focussing on givng engineers what they need to be innovative and efficient instead of putting blockers and woke agendas i n the way
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leadership needs to get better at taking DEI seriously - there should be a lot more women in leadership roles, including women with children. They should self-reflect on why product line financial salients and utilization are weak rather than blame direct reports. Focus on retaining talent.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?better quality manufacturing, and leadership too much time spent on resolving quality issues
BAE Systems Company Information
BAE Systems Company Overview
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.
BAE Systems was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Tom Arseneault. Since its inception 27 years ago, BAE Systems has grown to 35100 employees.
BAE Systems Mission, Vision & Values
BAE Systems Mission Statement
We provide an essential edge to protect what matters most. We’re working to deliver the highest quality solutions to our customers at the lowest possible cost, while fueling economic development, scientific research and technology innovation throughout the country.
BAE Systems Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the premier international defence, aerospace and security company.
BAE Systems Values
- Trusted
- Innovative
- Bold
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at BAE Systems
We work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology. We aim to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We operate responsibly and with integrity, supporting performance by managing both current and future risks and opportunities. Whilst robust governance remains at the core of our business, we recognise the long-term sustainability of our business is also dependent on us managing the environmental and social impacts of our business.
We are one of the world’s largest defence and security companies. This global footprint and wide range of products and services means that our markets are subject to significant shifts and challenges in geopolitics, public spending and security priorities and engineering and cyber technology. We monitor and respond to these changes as part of our business operations.
As a major manufacturer, we recognise that all of our operations have an impact on the environment, from the energy and resources we use, to the products we manufacture and the waste we generate. We are committed to high standards of environmental management and undertake activities with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of our operations, products and supply chain. Such activities range from considering resource use on sites; to finding energy efficiencies in the design of major platforms; to controlling and reducing hazardous materials in the supply chain. Some of these activities aid in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions that BAE Systems produces and, in turn, contribute towards mitigating climate change globally.
We are committed to strengthening relationships and investing in our communities. We support programs connected to our business such as the armed forces and their families, as well as STEM education. To encourage and support generosity and community involvement company-wide, we provide our employees with opportunities to make financial contributions, request matching gifts and volunteer. We're proud to partner with organizations that make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
| Headquarter | 2941 Fairview Park Dr. Falls Church, VA 22042 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.baesystems.com |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Tel | 571 461 6000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BA |
| Jobs | jobs.baesystems.com |
| Social Sites |
BAE Systems Competitors
BAE Systems competitors include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how BAE Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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BAE Systems Employees
BAE Systems has 35100 employees. 595 employees at BAE Systems have reviewed BAE Systems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.
Overall, the 595 BAE Systems employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at BAE Systems are not very pleased with their total compensation at BAE Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at BAE Systems are generally satisfied with their team. 595 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at BAE Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at BAE Systems believe the environment at BAE Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at BAE Systems is comfortably fast. About 40% of the employees at BAE Systems work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at BAE Systems are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
BAE Systems employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at BAE Systems report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at BAE Systems have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
81% of BAE Systems employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
BAE Systems employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
70% of BAE Systems employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
BAE Systems employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
70% of BAE Systems employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining BAE Systems - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining BAE Systems is that the company was prepared on their first day. BAE Systems employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 88% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
BAE Systems KPIs and OKRs
At BAE Systems 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of BAE Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 22 BAE Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 12 have said yes.
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BAE Systems CEO & Leadership
BAE Systems CEO - Tom Arseneault
68 /100
BAE Systems’s CEO Tom Arseneault started in this role in 2020. Tom’s approval rate is just above average, putting Tom in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Tom Arseneault is well regarded by employees for the Team BAE Systems offers, and ranks among the Top 40% of CEOs by employees in that category. Tom is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to BAE Systems’s competitors, Tom Arseneault ranks just below Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy. With Tom’s leadership, BAE Systems employee respondents are most happy about their Team and Happiness. Tom was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
BAE Systems Leadership
The BAE Systems Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Tom Arseneault, President Electronic Systems Terry Crimmins, and SVP Finance Scott Howat
Tom Arseneault CEO / President
Tom Arseneault is president and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc., the company’s U.S.-based, international defense, aerospace,... read more
Scott Howat SVP Finance
Scott Howat serves as the SVP Finance of BAE Systems. Scott started at BAE Systems in December of 2016. Scott currently... read more
Pete Trainer Vice President and General Manager
Pete Trainer serves as the Vice President and General Manager of BAE Systems. Pete started at BAE Systems in June of... read more
Jerry Wohletz Vice President and General Manager of FAST Labs
Jerry Wohletz serves as the Vice President and General Manager of FAST Labs of BAE Systems. Jerry started at BAE Systems... read more
Jay Herther Vice President of Business Winning
Jay Herther serves as the Vice President of Business Winning of BAE Systems. Jay started at BAE Systems in February of... read more
Kevin Sherfey Vice President Tax & Treasury
Kevin Sherfey serves as the Vice President Tax & Treasury of BAE Systems. Kevin started at BAE Systems in December of... read more
Kristin Gossel Vice President, Communications
Kristin Gossel serves as the Vice President, Communications of BAE Systems. Kristin started at BAE Systems in January of... read more
Jeremy Tondreault VP Operations, Electronics Systems
Jeremy Tondreault serves as the VP Operations, Electronics Systems of BAE Systems. Jeremy started at BAE Systems in... read more
Terry Crimmins President Electronic Systems
Terry Crimmins is president of the BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector, which is headquartered in Nashua, New... read more
BAE Systems Salaries
How much does BAE Systems pay?
How much do people at BAE Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at BAE Systems is $125,540, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,352, or $55 per hour.
At BAE Systems, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $225,905 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $51,000 annually. Average BAE Systems salaries by department include: Customer Support at $137,987, Marketing at $145,444, Legal at $149,919, and Communications at $237,717. Half of BAE Systems salaries are above $116,352.
247 employees at BAE Systems rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 752 ratings) while 234 employees at BAE Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 252 ratings).
Salaries contributed from BAE Systems employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, Data Scientist, and Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 24 salary records from BAE Systems employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $174k | $174k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $290k | $290k | 100th Percentile |
$125,540*
Average Compensation
$116,352*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
BAE Systems Salaries by City
BAE Systems Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at BAE Systems
Diverse employees at BAE Systems score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing BAE Systems in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at BAE Systems across various culture dimensions.
We recognize that an inclusive and diverse workplace – where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential – is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it’s good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance.
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BAE Systems Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
BAE Systems PTO
BAE Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 71% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is BAE Systems' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 28% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. BAE Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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BAE Systems Careers
BAE Systems Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, BAE Systems applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
BAE Systems has a total of 35100 employees
10
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 80% Granted (8 out of 10)
- 0% Denied ( out of 10)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 10)
- 20% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 10)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in BAE Systems on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 29% | |
IT | 19% | |
Marketing | 6% | |
Admin | 2% | |
Other | 15% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
Boston | 7% | |
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Austin | 4% | |
Rockville | 3% | |
Other | 61% |
BAE Systems Internship Program
A Summer Internship at BAE Systems gives you a valuable 12 week insight into working life at one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you secure one of the 100+ placements available across our UK business, you’ll receive on-the-job training within a structured framework. We only offer placements when there’s work with real impact to be completed. It’s a great way to put theory into practice.
How difficult is it to get an internship at BAE Systems?
Engineering
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult25%
Does Not Offer Internships25%
Answered by 4 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding BAE Systems
What is BAE Systems address?
BAE Systems location is at 2941 Fairview Park Dr.
Who is the CEO of BAE Systems?
BAE Systems CEO is Tom Arseneault, their score by employees is 68
What is BAE Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for BAE Systems is 4
What is BAE Systems revenue?
BAE Systems revenue is $93B
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in BAE Systems?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 52k
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