Graduate Systems Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Engineering
Frimley
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
I would say it is a good company to work for, they are very focussed on professional development and forging a career path.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My main responsibilities is solving internal stakeholders problems - this could be dealing with data, processes, documents. I enjoy dealing with data the most, using my creativity to find ways to present the data that is useful to the people using it.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
I feel the salary is good but in the part of country I live in it doesn't stretch very far.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
They are very focussed on my future.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel it is a supportive place to work and the sort of company you could stay at for a life time and never get bored. The work life balance is great.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
Due to my own lack of knowledge over what a systems engineer actually does.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Put the time in to prepare and do your research.
