Nice Workplace, Benefits Below Industry - Engineer BAE Systems USA Employee Review

4.0
17 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I’m newer to the company but not the industry. That being said, the company has a vast amount of interesting work across different sectors. They are very supportive of what you want to do with your career. I see myself trying a different role perhaps, if not hopefully, outside of engineering. Nice flexibility day to day too. some wfh days.

Cons

I took the job in I&S not for the benefits, but despite the below industry benefits (U.S specific). Paltry PTO and holidays particularly for new hires. Christmas time shutdown is common in this industry but BAE says no. 401k very well below other defense primes with long vesting periodz There are no performance based bonuses below very high level grades—global grade 14. Healthcare not as good and more expensive compared to where I was. Ultimately my base pay put me over the edge to join BAE but I’m finding they are cheap with their employees in many aspects of our total compensation.I am a slightly optimistic it improves in the coming years but we shall see.

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5.0
14 Jun 2026
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Pros

Excellent people to work with everyone is super smart and helpful!

Cons

No cons for me at this company

4.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The hybrid schedule is a major benefit and provides a good balance between in-office collaboration and flexibility.

Cons

Career growth can feel limited if you are not originally from Utah or already connected within the local organization. Time off can feel limited compared to the government customer you support. The customer often receives more holidays and administrative leave, but contractor employees may still be constrained by sector policies even when the contract generally follows the customer’s schedule.

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