Does MBDA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MBDA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MBDA. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MBDA?

92% of MBDA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MBDA 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MBDA?

Principal Engineer (56) , Systems Engineer (49) , Senior Engineer (44) , Project Manager (40) , Software Engineer (33) , Senior Systems Engineer (32) , Engineer (30) , Ingénieur Stagiaire (24) , Graduate Engineer (20) , Ingénieur (20) , Principal Systems Engineer (20) , Stage Ingénieur (18) , Project Controller (17) , Senior Principal Engineer (16) , Stagiaire (13)

What are the pros of working at MBDA according to real employee reviews?

"people are great and very flexible" ((in 105 reviews)); "Good Benefits and site." ((in 85 reviews)); "Good work life balance and work ethic" ((in 77 reviews)); "The culture of sharing knowledge is great with some great design patterns for some unique software products." ((in 56 reviews)); "I've been working in the fpga team for over a year total and the team is great." ((in 42 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MBDA according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay compared to other companies in the industry Type of work usually requires on site working" ((in 52 reviews)); "No beating about the bush: salaries are low compared to equivalent London" ((in 48 reviews)); "Poor management and stressful." ((in 29 reviews)); "That said if you work in the right department, have a good manager and your face fits you get better treatment." ((in 13 reviews)); "lack of diversity and very local not appealing to a non local" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about MBDA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MBDA layoffs and their outlook for job security at MBDA in 2026.

MBDA reviews

4.4

92% would recommend to a friend

(1,037 total reviews)

Éric Béranger

85% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Career opportunities

4.1

Senior management

4.1

Compensation and benefits

MBDA has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,037 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The MBDA employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

May 28, 2025

Traditional Defence with a modern twist

Project management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inclusivity subsidised canteen dynamic working career choices networking opportunities long term prospects

Cons

still held back by long winded process (typical to all defence businesses) not many cons tbh

1.0

May 28, 2025

From an External joiner's perspective

Talent acquisition specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays overtime and good pension.

Cons

You have to seek permission to buy Holiday Flex, you cannot carry leave forward into following year if you work in HR though it is against company policy. If you are coming from a diverse background HR Team (i.e. in London, or big cities), please do take into account this is not a multicultural team and you can feel it when you're in it as it is an established team who are each others friends).

MBDA Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us on Glassdoor. We are sorry to hear that your experience working with us has not been a completely positive one. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to creating a workplace culture that supports and engages all of our employees. We would like to address the specific concerns that you raised in your review. If you are comfortable doing so, please reach out to us directly so that we can discuss your feedback in more detail and work together to find a solution. Please contact us on resourcing@mbda.co.uk and we will make sure to pass on to the relevant managers or teams. In the meantime, please know that we value your contributions to our team and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace environment for all of our employees. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to address your concerns and improve your experience working with us.

5.0

May 23, 2025

Great start to life at MBDA

New business engineering lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Exciting Mission: Working on cutting-edge defence technology with real-world impact - Collaborative Environment: Strong sense of teamwork across departments; people genuinely want to help each other succeed. - Strategic Role: Opportunity to shape the direction of future capability development and contribute to business growth. - Professional Development: Clear support for career progression, with training, mentoring, and technical leadership opportunities. - Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working options and flexible hours promote a healthy balance. - Great Culture: Supportive leadership, inclusive environment, and a culture of innovation and accountability.

Cons

- Complex Stakeholder Landscape: Navigating cross-national priorities and multiple internal stakeholders can slow decision-making. - Pace of Change: As with many large defence primes, adapting to change or introducing new processes can be slow.

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