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Systems Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Engineering

Warton, Lancashire

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

2.9 /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!

2/5 - Overview of the Role
4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
1/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Underwhelming
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Streth assignments - ability to take part in projects outside of your main role
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
1/5
Boring paperwork, no actual engineering 9 months in.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
good pay and benefits
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
1/5
Not helping to refine skills or teach new ones
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
1/5
Not available in current or previous role at this company

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
3/5
support is there but not much gets accomplished after the fact.
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
people are willing to chat and help
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?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good pay & benefits
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
1/5
Underwhelming not at all as described
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Get into contact with someone who has worked there before, the interview process is similar for all graduate applicants
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