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Graduate Quality Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Warton, Lancashire

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.3/5 - Overview of the Role
4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Good company, I feel it's a great company to work for. Colleagues are friendly, understanding and happy to help.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Diversity of experiences on offer and the exciting projects you are able to work on.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
I feel I contribute
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Seems very good and some nice perks and rewards.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Good training available
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
I feel I've learned a lot

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
Good culture, friendly colleagues. Support can be patchy sometimes and requires you to drive.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
Pretty good with flexible hours.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Friendly colleagues who are happy to help. People seem easy to get along with.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Excellent
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Excellent

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good remuneration and culture with flexible hours. Exciting projects to work on.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Pretty much as expected.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Know your stuff and be honest and passionate.
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