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Frequently Asked Questions

Review frequently asked questions below. If you have further questions about your application once you're selected for an interview, please work with the member of our Talent Acquisition team who is working with you through the process. 

You can browse open positions on our site by going to the “Explore Careers” tab, and selecting the job category that best suits your search. You can also narrow your search by location, clearance level, etc. using the filters on the left-hand side of the search results page. Once you find a position you want to apply to, click "Apply Now" on the job requisition. You will be prompted to create user credentials and establish your profile. If you are a returning user, you will be prompted to enter your login credentials. Once logged in, you can step through our application process.

Yes! BAE Systems, Inc. hires for thousands of jobs each year and will welcome the opportunity to review your resume and credentials for the roles that, you believe, match your qualifications. 


Our Talent Acquisition recruiters are working to review resumes against open positions. They may reach out to you via phone or email with additional questions or to have a quick conversation in an effort to find the best candidate and position match possible. Even if you are not contacted, your resume becomes a part of a database shared by all our recruiters for future positions.


The quickest way to resolve a login issue is to use the "forgot password" function on the login page. You will receive an email to reset your password. If you continue to experience issues with the website, please contact our BAE Systems, Inc. Resource Center at resourcecenter@baesystems.com.

To see your application status, click on “Check Application Status” under the “Application Resources” drop-down menu. You will be prompted to login to your profile. Once logged in, click on “Applications” and then “Submitted Applications” to see your current status against each of the jobs to which you have applied.

See above for instructions on how to check your application status on your profile.

As part of the referral application process, both the candidate and the employee will receive confirmation messages via email. Both communications will indicate that the referral and application submissions were successful.

This site is focused on the positions within BAE Systems, Inc., which is a U.S.-based organization. A small percentage of the roles in this business are based at international locations, typically in support of the U.S. Government operations. Any Outside the Contiguous United States (OCONUS) opportunities will be noted in the position location field. If you are interested in positions outside of the U.S., visit our global careers page.

It is very rare that BAE Systems, Inc. will sponsor candidates for work visas. Because of the nature of our business, the vast majority of our positions require a candidate to be either a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Person. In the top portion of each job posting, we note whether the position has International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) requirements.

You can use our military/veteran skills translator and also browse all open positions by navigating to the “Explore Careers” tab at jobs.baesystems.com.

No. BAE Systems, Inc. Talent Acquisition team members and hiring managers will not use Google Hangouts for company business.

Like many large employers, BAE Systems, Inc. has recently received reports of employment scams being conducted in our name on platforms, such as Google Hangouts. Any interview request for a Google Hangout is not a legitimate BAE Systems, Inc. interview. For more information, view our job scam notice page and see our important company notices.

Accommodation requests for the application should be made by contacting us by telephone: 1-(855) 541-4654 or by email: accessibility@baesystems.com. If you need an accommodation during the interview portion of the hiring process, you can speak with the recruiter who is arranging the interview or by contacting us at the telephone or email above.

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