Graduate Data Scientist Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
North West
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
4.4/5
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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?
Largely positive, I was placed into a role immediately and was a member of an interesting project
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
AI research, coding, consulting
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I am responsible for a whole area of research and development in my team
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Good pay and bonus
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I am in a full role from the start, I learn as I do the work.
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
Lots of training day-to-day, a bit more difficult to learn skills which aren't directly related to my current project
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
My line manager is very helpful
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I can take time off easily for medical appointments and the team is very accommodating for any A/L or sick days. Time is flexible within the week
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Generally good in DI
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
Still need more work increasing the number of women in the workforce but they strongly support initiatives such as code first girls
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?
Great work life balance and you can work on projects that make a true difference to society
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
I also was there for an internship so I got to see how the role would work
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
The recorded interviews are a key point of the application, managers do watch those and make decisions with them alongside your cv
