About BAE Systems

About BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of more than 83,000 people in more than 40 countries.


We are a company where innovation in every area is valued. We have exciting career opportunities across our global operation. Join us and see where your career could take you.

Careers in the UK

It's our people who provide the innovations that help our customers stay ahead in some of the world's fastest-moving markets. From complex engineering projects to effective business management through to promoting our vision and values and ensuring the highest standards of quality. 

For those Service Leavers that join BAE Systems we working closely with you to ensure the smooth transition to civilian employment. It is typical that during the resettlement period Service Leavers start work with BAE Systems and support is provided during this period. Whilst remuneration commences once following the resettlement period. 

In turn we recognise the value of the Reserved Armed Forces and a number of BAE Systems employees in the UK are making a major contribution to the Armed Forces in their role as Reservists.

We recognise the important work that Reservists do in supporting the Armed Forces and we value the commitment, skills and expertise that these employees can bring to the business. 

Our recently updated UK Reserve Forces Policy, which has been developed in partnership with Support for Britain’s Reservists and Employers (SaBRE), outlines our commitment to supporting these employees.