Great Place to Start - Mechanical Engineer BAE Systems Employee Review

4.0
15 Mar 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's a very casual environment. When I was first hired I would wear khakis and a tie to work every day. Then my manager came over and told me that I didn't have to wear a tie - jeans are fine too. We get paid weekly which is incredible. It's easy to get along with fellow employees. Managers are all great people who you'd like to have a drink with after work.

Cons

It is possible to have 8 different bosses at one time. They keep restructuring the organization to the point where you can work there for 10+ years and not see a promotion or advancement. Also they tend to not pay their contractors right away so we have to deal with them occasionally.

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5.0
7 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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4.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great culture, lots of modernization efforts.

Cons

Changing of the guard difficulties but that’s across all contractors.

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