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 101 reviews)); "Good benefits (pension contribution / bonus)" ((in 80 reviews)); "Dynamic working enabling a good work life balance." ((in 76 reviews)); "The culture of sharing knowledge is great with some great design patterns for some unique software products." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good opportunities to develop (both technically and professionally)" ((in 44 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 49 reviews)); "Poor management and stressful." ((in 28 reviews)); "Lots of “Heads of” senior managers but all lacking the leadership that can exert influence and create value." ((in 7 reviews)); "lack of diversity and very local not appealing to a non local" ((in 6 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

5.0

Sep 21, 2023

5 Weeks In

Engineering project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Onboarding has been fantastic. I had comms with my line manager before my start date and also HR. All my IT was ready for my first day, site inductions organised, and I am now going through a series of informative company inductions. I've got the opportunity next week to travel to Stevenage to meet some of my team as well. Everyone has been friendly and helpful.

Cons

There aren't any that I can think of.

MBDA Response

2y

We're very glad to hear you are enjoying life at MBDA so far - and thanks for taking the time to leave your review.

5.0

Sep 21, 2023

Amazing company to work for!

Supplier planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything and everyone from the start has been amazing, ever since the phone call to arrange my interview I have been kept up to date with regular phone calls from the recruitment team. Flexible working hours with a hybrid style is great for a work life balance. All the staff are approachable and friendly and I enjoy coming to work and my role within the business. Lots of progression choices to help my career and future goals. Regular catch ups 1-2-1 and as a department which is fantastic.

Cons

I do not have any cons to working at MBDA and feel I made the right choice joining the company.

MBDA Response

2y

Thank-you for taking the time to leave such a positive review - we are very pleased to hear you have had such a good experience of life at MBDA.

5.0

Sep 21, 2023

Made to feel welcome by all staff

Product design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well established company, heard/seen a lot of good reviews before joining. Canteen facilities, reward benefits. Feeling welcome and feeling part of the team.

Cons

A lot of abbreviations to overcome in day to day work

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