Company Profile
BAE Systems Products Group
Company Overview
BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea.
We have major operations across five continents, with customers and partners in more than 100 countries. We have strong positions in each of our six home markets – Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, UK, US – and have organised the business to reflect this.
BAE Systems Products Group is the newest Division of BAE Systems, Inc. Formed following the acquisition of Armor Holdings, Inc., the Products Group reaches around the world, offering the products and services to law enforcement, military, government and corrections professionals as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Each of our brands sets the pace in quality and leading-edge technologies for their respective industries. The Products Group features three divisions:
Armor Protective Division: This division produces bullet-resistant vests, shields, blankets and tactical gear. Its brands include American Body Armor™, Safariland Armorwear®, PROTECH® Tactical, SAVVY™ Armor for Women, PROTECH® Corrections, Bianchi Body Armor™ and Second Chance®. This division is home to our Total Armor Solution.
Equipment Division: Products offered by this division include law enforcement duty gear, less-lethal munitions, gloves, batons, handcuffs and anti-riot products. Leading brands include Safariland®, Bianchi®, Hatch®, Monadnock®, Hiatt™ and Defense Technology.
Specialty Markets Division: Encompassing a diverse array of products, this division manufactures forensic and crime scene investigation products, firearm accessories and emergency-lighting products. Its well-known brands include NIK®, Lightning Powder®, Projectina®, Speedfeed®, KleenBore™, Break Free®, and 911EP® among others.
The combined strengths of these divisions give the BAE Systems Products Group a unique advantage in meeting the safety and survivability needs of a broad range of customers in virtually every part of the world.
Company History
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space.
Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, BAE Systems, Inc. employs some 53,000 employees in the U.S., U.K., Sweden, Israel, and South Africa, generating annual sales of approximately $14 billion. BAE Systems Inc. consists of three operating groups that provide support and service solutions for current and future defense, intelligence, and civilian systems; design, develop and manufacture a wide range of electronic systems and subsystems for both military and commercial applications; produce specialized security and protection products for law enforcement and first responders; and design, develop, produce, and provide service support of armored combat vehicles, artillery systems, and intelligent munitions
Notable Clients
State of California, NYPD, US Army
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
52,000 Employees/ 43,000 in the United States
Major operation in 38 states and in the UK, Sweden, Israel, Turkey and South Africa
$14 Billion Annual Sales
Benefits
Benefits - Be happy.
Only you know what fits your life...what makes you happy. That's why we offer an á la carte style benefits program - you can customize a benefits package that meets your needs. It's really quite simple. We believe top-quality employees deserve world-class benefits.
Our Value Benefits Plan was designed, and continues to be shaped, by employees and HR representatives throughout the company. Listed benefits are offered by most BAE Systems businesses, however, ask for program information specific to a location.
Flexible Benefits Plan
Choose from a range of options:
• Flexible Health Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Care
• Health/Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) and Pension Plan
• Casual Dress
• Flexible Schedules (Including 9/80 Work Week - Every Other Friday Off. Available At Some Locations.)
How It Works
With our á la carte benefits plan, you essentially build your own benefits. You select the offerings you want, then adjust the coverages and offerings. For example, you may put more emphasis on medical benefits, while another employee chooses higher life insurance coverage. It's all up to you. At BAE Systems, your work reflects your individual style, and your benefits do too!