Where purpose connects
Employee resource groups (ERGs)
Our ERGs create impactful opportunities to build cultural competence, provide resources for professional development and empower employees to be their best and most authentic selves.
Diversity partner conferences (DPCs)
Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) impact report
The Best Employers for Women 2024 by Forbes
We are honored to be named one of The Best Employers for Women 2024 by Forbes, ranking third in the Aerospace & Defense Industry.
Our Women’s Inclusive Network (WIN), of our Employee Resource Groups, also aims to advance all women in the workplace by fostering connection, development, and belonging in the company and the community.
Our Women’s Inclusive Network (WIN), of our Employee Resource Groups, also aims to advance all women in the workplace by fostering connection, development, and belonging in the company and the community.
DEI in our DNA
DEI in Our DNA is BAE Systems’ foundational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion course designed to convey the importance of DEI to our business and introduce participants to fundamental aspects of DEI, such as inclusive behaviors.
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B.R.I.D.G.E Mentorship Program
The BRIDGE (Bringing Reciprocal and Intercultural Development and Growth to Everyone) Mentorship Program aims to facilitate cross-cultural learning and connections. These ongoing, intentional and mutually enriching relationships are designed to help participants feel safe sharing about their identities and experiences, explore and better-understand themselves and others, and develop meaningful connections across the organization.
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Brand Leadership Institute (BLI)
The Brand Leadership Institute (BLI) is a coaching and community-enhancing program designed to help women connect and address hidden barriers to leadership. This cohort-based experience intentionally creates a safe community for women to connect with other women both within BAE Systems, Inc. and across other companies. Since 2019, over 200 BAE Systems employees have graduated from BLI.
Learn more about BLI on our careers blog
Learn more about BLI on our careers blog
Senior Leadership Team Sponsorship Program
Each member of our Senior Leadership Team sponsors employees in underrepresented groups across the organization.
The purpose of the program is to: improve readiness for more senior roles; increase racial diversity in leadership; provide development, exposure, and high-visibility opportunities; and, develop meaningful relationships.
The purpose of the program is to: improve readiness for more senior roles; increase racial diversity in leadership; provide development, exposure, and high-visibility opportunities; and, develop meaningful relationships.
Inclusive benefits
Mental health support
Supporting the mental well-being of our employees is vitally important to us. We offer benefits through our provider like our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), virtual therapy options, and veterans support hotline.
Grow & support your family
We recognize that 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.
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Versatile medical coverage
Our plans are designed to meet the diverse needs of you and your family. Along with access to Cigna's network of providers, enrolled benefits members enjoy 100% coverage for preventative care and 24/7 telehealth services.
Flexible scheduling & PTO
Who doesn't appreciate flexibility? We promote it 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.
Benefits to baby steps: Amy's path to motherhood
The path to parenthood is different for everyone. For Amy, it was a journey supported by fertility benefits, friends, and hope.
Don’t stop before the miracle: Discovering authenticity in the workplace
A deep reflection on being your true self in the workplace and away from it.
Resilience and Reciprocity – The Monica St. Julien Story
How a natural disaster, a terminated program, and a courageous conversation shaped one of BAE Systems' best leaders
Our commitment to individuals with disabilities
We're committed to fostering a culture where everyone has the support needed to thrive. While we know our inclusion journey is not complete, we're proud to be recognized as an employer of choice by Disability:IN's Disability Equality Index, an independent benchmark for measuring disability inclusion and equality.
Join our talent community
Many are drawn to us for our mission-critical work, but they stay because of our authentic sense of camaraderie. We unite through an inclusive community that allows for everyone to realize their true potential – both personally and professionally.
Join our talent community to learn more about Life at BAE Systems and set up job alerts.
Join our talent community to learn more about Life at BAE Systems and set up job alerts.
Awards
2024 Forbes Best Employers for Women
Honored to be named a 2024 Best Employer for Women by Forbes.
AARP Employer Pledge Signer
We signed the AARP Employer Pledge, affirming the value of developing a diverse workforce for individuals of all ages.
2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
Recognized by the American Association of People with Disabilities for scoring 100% on the Disability Equality Index.
2024 Military Friendly Company
Named a Military Friendly® Employer by Viqtory, Inc. We’re fully committed to hiring military talent.
2024 Veteran Friendly Employer
Proud to be named a 2024 Veteran Friendly Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine.