Graduate Systems Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Computer Systems Engineering
Warton, Lancashire
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of the Role
4.2/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Its allowed me to grow my experience and develop my career and understanding about the products this company develops.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I enjoy working on the software architecture, and understanding about EW on eurofighter
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
I am involved in all discussions and I am free to put my points forward.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
They give 2000 pound to help move to the area in the first months salaray as well as a two week introduction into the company
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Its given me exposure to a lot of different departments and they encourage mentorship which I have found very useful.
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
I have been developing new skills, I would say I had no experience in this field but I take it as a positive as it has shaped me as an engineer.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
I would say the buddy could be improved slightly but LM and HR are all good.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I have a good balance I would say, we have to work 37 hours a week with additional hours beeing voluntary and overtime.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
3/5
I think some departments follow the organisational culture and values more than others, but its not a bad place to work.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
The company really look out for equality, diversity and inclusion.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
We have a Sikh network which I am part of
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great place to develop your career and they help you gain professional registration.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
I didnt have much expectations so I find this difficult to answer, I was going into the unknown.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company and study the V life cycle and what happens end of life for a product
Graduate Systems Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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