Graduate Integration Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Software Engineering
Samlesbury
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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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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?
It has been an amazing experience. I have been able to meaningly contribute during my time here, which has resulted in deliverable products being released, I have authored and provided input into documentation that is used across my business unit, and resulted in many positive customer interactions across my time.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Creating release plans that adhere to governance & assurance, legislation, and standards to ensure that the products I am responsible for are safe and fit for purpose. Integrating across specialisms and functions to build a great knowledge and understanding of how different areas strengthen our ability.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
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
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Overall this is very good, however there is room for improvement with certain traditional values that have not been updated to match the current landscape of the world.
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?
This is a great place to build a career and there are so many opportunities for you to do what you would like at a given point in life, from working abroad, to changing function to working in a different skillset/specialism
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be true to yourself, use the STAR technique, and have plenty of examples for the pre-set questions on the video and face-to-face interview
