BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. Benefits Overview
At BAE Systems, lives depend on us, and we depend on you. Helping you be your best—at work and at home—inspires us to deliver well-being programs and resources that allow you and your family to thrive in all areas of life.
Compensation + Benefits
Offers 401(K)
Offers disability insurance
Offers charitable contribution matching
Provides free access to financial advisors
Provides student loan assistance
Offers accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Provides 401(K) matching
Offers life insurance
Provides hardship benefits
Provides free access to retirement planning tools
Offers occupational accident insurance
Provides adoption assistance
We recognize families come in many forms. As an enrolled member of our benefits, you will have access to caregiving, childcare, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy financial assistance and resources.
Hosts company-sponsored family events
Offers generous parental leave
Provides an onsite Mother's Room
Offers childcare benefits
Provides family medical leave
Provides fertility benefits
Offers eldercare benefits and resources
Offers dental insurance
Offers health insurance
Offers vision insurance
Offers transgender health care benefits
Offers Health Savings Account (HSA)
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Offers pet insurance
Offers mental health benefits
Offers abortion travel benefits
Offers immediate health care coverage on employee start date
Offers performance bonuses
Provides pay transparency
Defined reimbursement or per diem policy for work-related expenses
Provides relocation assistance
Offers competitive compensation and rewards package
Offers employee discounts
Company Culture
Provides commuter benefits
Provides free snacks and drinks
Employees provided with well-designed, comfortable workspace
Provides a mobile phone discount
Provides onsite office parking
Some meals provided
Office has designated quiet areas and collaboration zones
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
We promote flexibility through our leave policies, remote and hybrid work options, and alternative scheduling opportunities like the 9/80 schedule, which allows for every other Friday off.
Allows work from home occasionally
Utilizes a hybrid work model
Established expectations for communication between time zones
Provides work from home flexibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a 4-day work week model
Async-friendly policies, culture that encourage work flexibility
Flexible work schedule is defined with set expectations for start times, working hours and availability
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Engineering team utilizes pair programming
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Defined values and mission statements
Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace
Prioritizes real-world impact of work in decision-making processes
Promotes a strong in-person office culture
Leadership encourages open, transparent debate
Documented policies and procedures to protect employee privacy and data
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Implements team-based strategic planning
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Promotes a people-first, social culture
Prioritizes mission-driven work in decision-making processes
Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture
Leadership is transparent and communicative
Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities
Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction
Managers offer consistent feedback loops
Provides resources to build team camaraderie
Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees
Employee feedback used to shape policies and strategy
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Company or teams have recognition rituals for individual work
Provides modern technology across teams
Managers give public shoutouts and celebrate employee milestones
Work-Life Balance + Wellbeing
Offers company-sponsored outings
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Partners with nonprofits
Offers wellness programs
Has employee-led culture committees
Works with employees to create a sustainable work pace
Flexibility provided during personal challenges
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Provides access to an onsite gym
Provides recreational clubs
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Provides onsite meditation space
Managers trained on identifying and mitigating employee burnout
Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offers generous PTO
Provides paid holidays
Offers a flexible time off policy
Provides bereavement leave
Offers unpaid extended leave
Offers paid volunteer time
Provides paid sick days
Provides floating holidays
Provides military leave
Career Growth + Development
Provides continuing education stipend
Offers mentorship program
Provides paid industry certifications
Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours
Provides personal development training
Offers apprenticeship programs
Provides opportunities to take on expanding responsibilities
Encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration
Provides formal manager training and leadership development
Provides tuition assistance
Job training & conferences
Provides online course subscriptions
Hosts Lunch and Learns
Provides tuition reimbursement
Learning is critical to both your personal growth and that of BAE Systems. That's why we offer a tuition reimbursement program, so you can pursue advanced education to help further your career.
Provides virtual coaching services
Provides structured early-career growth opportunities
Supports employee-driven initiatives, not just top-down priorities
Provides training support and resources for AI adoption
Managers hold regular development check-ins
Provides customized development tracks
Posts new positions internally and encourages employees to apply
Promote from within
Encourages lateral mobility to expand skills and impact
