Who we are

BAE Systems is much more than one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies.

We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something that makes a difference.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. And whatever your chosen field, we give you the chance to create a career to be proud of.

Key facts

• 3rd largest global defence company
• 105,000 highly skilled people
• Global capability
• Customers in over 100 countries
• Annual sales exceed £18.5 billion
• More than 100 new inventions every year

Group strategy

To deliver sustainable growth in shareholder value by being the premier global defence, security and aerospace company.

Group strategic objectives

Continue to embed a high performance culture including delivery of our Corporate Responsibility agenda

Further enhance our programme execution capabilities

Increase sharing of expertise, technology and best practice between our global businesses

Develop a partnering approach to meet our customer requirements

Develop our capabilities in existing and new home markets

Culture

We operate in hundreds of locations around the world. But wherever you join us, the way we work, as well as our attitude to customers and partners, is guided by the following values:

High Performance - Setting targets to be the best, continually challenging the way we do things, both as individuals and as members of our teams. We can't always promise it will be easy. But we can promise that if you join us, you'll be playing a role in helping develop world-leading products and services - and that's something you can really be proud of.

Customers - Understanding our customers' needs and expectations and delivering on our commitments. Join us and you'll always begin with our customers' needs.

People - Encouraging all of our people to realise their full potential as valued members of our team.

Partnering - Striving to be the partner of choice, respected by everyone for our co-operation and openness.

Innovation and Technology - Encouraging the development and implementation of new ideas, new technologies and ways of working, to secure sustained competitive advantage for our company.