MBDA reviews

4.4

92% would recommend to a friend

(1,031 total reviews)
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Éric Béranger

91% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

MBDA has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,031 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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4.0
Jan 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Always lots of Job roles advertised Opportunity to buy shares in BAE systems Shift patterns that suit the Applicant are sometimes offered Company bonus white goods / technology 'buy now pay later' vouchers.

Cons

Stakeholders do not recognise skills potential of colleagues. Do not take Appraisals seriously or actively push for upskilling when identified. lack of Career progression Those who are multiskilled and very experienced from previous job rolls outside of MBDA are pigeon holed into 1 roll and 1 skill. Not all national bank holidays are available as holidays. No reward for innovative ideas when implemented.

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MBDA Response
3mo
Thank-you for taking the time to leave a review. We value all feedback and are happy to see you are enjoying life at MBDA. If there are any points you would like to explore further with us, please do contact us on resourcing@mbda.co.uk and we will make sure to pass on to the relevant managers or teams.
5.0
Dec 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fantastic at developing the new intake

Cons

Pay is below the average for similar fields

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MBDA Response
4mo
Thank-you for taking the time to leave a review. We value all feedback and are happy to see you are enjoying life at MBDA.
1.0
Dec 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The role itself had potential; however, the company culture ultimately undermines it.

Cons

Lack of empathy, poor leadership, and unprofessional handling of sensitive situations. The termination process was handled in a cold and disrespectful manner, particularly given that it took place during the Christmas period. Additionally, the decision-making process appears fundamentally flawed, as termination decisions are concentrated in the hands of a single manager. There was no meaningful opportunity for dialogue, feedback, or self-representation. HR was present in a purely formal or observational capacity, seemingly only to confirm that procedures were followed, rather than to act as an independent or protective function for employees. Overall, the timing, communication, and structure of the process showed little regard for the human side of employment.

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MBDA Response
4mo
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 our employee experience.
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