Does MBDA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MBDA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 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 (55) , Systems Engineer (49) , Senior Engineer (44) , Project Manager (39) , Software Engineer (33) , Senior Systems Engineer (32) , Engineer (30) , Ingénieur Stagiaire (24) , Graduate Engineer (20) , Ingénieur (20) , Principal Systems Engineer (19) , 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 106 reviews)); "Good benefits (pension contribution / bonus)" ((in 91 reviews)); "Great work life balance available" ((in 80 reviews)); "The culture of sharing knowledge is great with some great design patterns for some unique software products." ((in 54 reviews)); "Good opportunities to develop (both technically and professionally)" ((in 45 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 51 reviews)); "No beating about the bush: salaries are low compared to equivalent London" ((in 48 reviews)); "Poor management and stressful." ((in 27 reviews)); "bad for career progression and promotion." ((in 10 reviews)); "Lots of “Heads of” senior managers but all lacking the leadership that can exert influence and create value." ((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

(1,032 total reviews)

Éric Béranger

91% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

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MBDA has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,032 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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1K reviews

3.0

Mar 3, 2023

Good if you like large companies

Senior software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Structured career path, good working environment, friendly colleagues.

Cons

Not many if you like working in large, monolithic defence companies.

5.0

Feb 22, 2023

Great place to work

Hr manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to develop in overall HR areas, very strong HR department, very strong ethically,

Cons

It’s a complex business so it can take time to fully understand the business

MBDA Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review of your time at MBDA. We value your feedback and are very happy to hear you have enjoyed your time working here. Should you have any further feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to us on resourcing@mbda.co.uk and we will pass details on to the relevant person or team. Thanks Ben, Employer Branding Specialist

5.0

Feb 17, 2023

Content full career for ambitious people

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No micromanagement. Ownership of the work. Trust and support. Recognition for your work. Flexible working pattern.

Cons

-Hybrid working not possible regularly -Projects have a long turnover so sometimes could feel stuck in sane project for years.

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