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Associate IPS engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Engineering

Filton

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

2.8 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of the Role
3/5 - Experience & Company Culture
1/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
department is great company is not good
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
training
data manipulation
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
i have an engineering qualification yet most of what i do is database entry
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
2/5
everything is at the bare minimum there are 0 company perks worth while for the city i live in
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
2/5
nil.
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
company training is purely an insurance mandate and not any actual good

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
3/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
1/5
just poor.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
3/5
n/a
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
n/a

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
No
Why?
everything is dis jointed, communication is poor, training opportunities are poor
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
1/5
the advertisements show a modern and technologically advanced company yet the office is boring, dull, stuck in the past. lack of innovation, no drive for performance, this company is one i am actively trying to leave.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
don't
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