Graduate Commissioning Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Scotstoun
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
3.8/5
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Overview of the Role
3/5
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Experience & Company Culture
1/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Average
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Testing and commissioning mechanical systems.
In charge of key documentation changes.
In charge of key documentation changes.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
Not great.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Would be 5 with hybrid working.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
Not many transferable skills.
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
Excellent formal training.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Functional support it good.
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
Hybrid working would improve.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
2/5
Organisation is good but the employee culture is not.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
3/5
Not very sure.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
Not very sure.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Generally yes, as I understand most graduates have a better experience than I've had.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
1/5
Was misled about graduate scheme length and I was misled about hybrid working.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Try to be genuine and come prepared with technical knowledge.
