BAE Systems
About BAE Systems
Join BAE Systems, be part of something bigger.
At BAE Systems, you’ll discover more than a job. You’ll find a career with real purpose - where your unique skills and ideas will help protect those who protect us. As part of a global network of 110,000+ colleagues in 40+ countries, you’ll be finding new ways to pioneer and secure the future for all of us.
Whatever your role, wherever you are, you’ll contribute to some of the most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions in the world. Collaborating with the brightest minds, in a supportive environment, it’s a place where your skills will be valued and your contribution recognised, as together, we find the most innovative solutions to help our customers stay ahead.
Here, you’ll be trusted to deliver, supported to grow, encouraged to share your unique skills and experiences – all while being celebrated for the difference you make. Our ambition is to create a high-performing, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and is empowered to contribute. To achieve this, we’re investing in our people - because without you, there is no us.
In return, we’ll give you opportunities to transform your career and make an impact where it matters most. You’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, cutting through complexity to find innovative solutions – whichever role or country you’re based in. You’ll have the security that comes with being part of a thriving sector, the scope to shape your career path in whichever direction you choose and the flexibility, recognition and rewards that come from making a meaningful contribution.
Our work doesn’t stop at the workplace. Through charitable initiatives and community programmes across all our international sites, you’ll have every opportunity to use your expertise to make a lasting difference in society, reinforcing the pride in what we achieve together.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where purpose meets opportunity. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems can take you.
Building a better workplace
Our amibitions
By 2030 we have set our ambition for women to make up at least 50% of our Executive Committee and 30% of our workforce.
We’re determined to be more diverse at all levels of the organisation and to be truly representative of the communities in which we operate. There’s work to do, but we’re focused on attracting the best people to work here – regardless of gender, age, ethnic or religious background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic.
To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people. Without them, there is no us. Working here, whatever your role, you will find the tools, support, and inclusive environment to fulfil your ambitions and make an impact now and in the future.
Celebrating inclusion at the first ever LGBTQ+ in defence awards
About our LGBTQ+/Inclusion Network
OutLink is the employee-driven UK Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and Other (LGBTQ+ - formerly LGBT) group at BAE Systems.
Our company strives to create an inclusive workplace in which all our employees give their best for our customers and are recognised and rewarded for their contribution. The nationwide Outlink group is a very valuable part of this effort in our business. Find out more here.
Some things we're proud of
Stonewall Diversity Champion
BAE Systems is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. The Diversity Champions programme is the leading employers' programme for ensuring all LGBTQ+ staff are accepted without exception in the workplace. We work closely with Stonewall to ensure we create inclusive and accepting environments for all our UK workforce.
Movement to work
We're a leading member of Movement to Work – the UK's largest employer collaboration to tackle UK youth employment.
We offer placements to young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). Giving them the skills and confidence to take the first steps in their career.
Accredited Living Wage Employer
We're proud to be formally accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
At BAE Systems we’re committed to investing our people. That’s why we ensure everyone is paid a fair wage that allows them to support themselves and their families.
Time to change pledge
The Time to Change pledge is a commitment to change the way we all think and act about mental health in the workplace.
Mental Health at Work Commitment
This pledges employers to change the way we all think and act about mental health in the workplace
We believe that a healthy workplace is an open, honest, and inclusive one. It's part of our holistic approach to our colleagues’ wellbeing.