Heroes Among Us

Veterans are the core of our strength, both as a company and a country. They are leaders who are always available with an empathetic ear, innovators who merge speed and capability, team players who understand the value of a common goal, and friends who encourage and uplift their colleagues and communities. Their values of freedom, service, and strength inspire and define our shared mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.

Representing about 20% of our employees, veterans are integral to the enduring bond between the warfighters who serve and the mission we share. Many once stood in the very roles our products and services support.

Heroes Among Us celebrates our veteran employees and highlights their journeys from battlespaces to BAE Systems. Each video allows us to pause and remember that behind each veteran’s story is a commitment to something greater than themself—a commitment that continues each day in our offices, labs, factories, shop floors, and shipyards.

An Ongoing Mission

A project manager supporting our nuclear deterrence mission, Kimberly served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as a missileer and public affairs officer. Recently crowned Ms. Veteran America, she supports the broader veteran community through philanthropy and outreach.

Served Together, Work Together

Jesse and Richard crossed paths while stationed in the U.S. Army and again while working on our Bradley Fighting Vehicle at BAE Systems. The expertise gained during their service directly influences the vehicle’s engineering and our customers’ trust in us to get the job done.

A Call to Protect

Born and raised in Nashua, New Hampshire, Peter deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine before joining BAE Systems. His commitment to service and leadership extends to his role shaping the critical technologies that protect our warfighters in the field today.

From Subs to Stars

For Doug, 27 years in the U.S. Navy wasn’t just a job, it was an adventure. From the flight line to submarines to space systems, his clear passion for contributing to something bigger inspires his colleagues and contributes to the complex, critical systems we build for our customers.

20%

of our employees are veterans

7,500+

veteran employees

100

veteran and military organizations supported

Extend Your Service. Join Our Team.

At BAE Systems, we value the dedication of those who have served our nation. Their commitment to improving security and defending freedom is a mission they can continue with us.

We are proud of our Military Hiring Team of Veteran recruiters who can share about our programs, support resources, and continuing the mission at BAE Systems. Our remote and hybrid job opportunities also provide a necessary arrangement for military spouses continuing their careers while their partners serve our nation.

Our Heroes Among Us series celebrates colleagues who transitioned from camo to corporate and now drive innovation and excellence within our company. We are proud to support veterans and military families as they transition to civilian life through dedicated programs and partnerships.

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