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Graduate Product Safety Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Job

Engineering

Filton

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of the Role
4.2/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Good graduate programme with a lot of emphasis on training and gaining as much experience as possible whilst on the grad scheme. Plenty of networking opportunities.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Functional hazard analysis, report writing, functional modelling and hosting meetings.
I most enjoyed working collaboratively to write technical reports.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
4
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
4
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
3
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
3/5
3

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
good early careers team who make themselves visible and approachable. Graduates are looked after and respected.
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
not much to do where I live outside of work.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
clear values and expected company behaviours.
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
good connection to charities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Exciting job opportunities, good pay and flexible hours.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Learn the company behaviours and be able to show when you have demonstrated them. Also be willing to learn and curious.
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