Graduate Systems Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Job
Engineering
Cowes
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Excellent
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Algorithm Design, Integration & System of System Architecture Design.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I've been given responsibility for delivery of a work package, so I feel valued.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Well, good salary for a graduate engineer
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
It's good, the grad scheme allows flexibility to do more than your exact role.
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
Formal training less so, although that isn't required for my role. My day to day is very varied, so I am learning new skills all the time.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Line manager is exceeding expectations, gives me plenty of opportunities to stretch myself. People are open to provide mentorship.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Very good, flexitime allows me to have more control over my work life balance.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Very good, encourages people to learn and develop.
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
Cowes site always considers, and often uses local suppliers where they can.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have done, I referred a friend and they're due to start.
From what I've heard from others, BAE Systems Cowes seems to be one of the best graduate schemes available.
From what I've heard from others, BAE Systems Cowes seems to be one of the best graduate schemes available.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
It didn't match, at all really. I'm okay with this as it's more interesting!
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Take your time with answering questions - you don't get any points for answering quickly!
