Graduate Systems Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
My experience at BAE systems has been positive overall. After a slow start, my work has evolved to be very interesting and engaging.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Taking responsibility leading projects, being able to manage many aspects both technical and non-technical
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Generally excellent support, with my team being the highlight. Wider support sometimes feels a bit harder to access
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Flexible working hours and hybrid patterns promote excellent work-life balance
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Feels good to be working for something meaningful
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
Excellent employee resource groups, promoting diverse communities within work
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Amazing impact to the local area, with many initiatives to support local projects.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very flexible and adaptive work giving the opportunity to be a part of some incredible projects. Large focus on development of staff and great career progression options.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Better than expected
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Read up on the role you are applying for, and make sure it's the right one. There's so many opportunities within the company and being passionate about what you apply for will only help
