Graduate Systems Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Excellent, I think the company is great and offers real work to it's graduates, and provides numerous programmes focussed at personal development.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
There is a technical side to the role, which requires me to assess changes being made to different equipment, and whether they pose a concern. I also have the people side to the role, which requires me to discuss problems with stakeholders, to try to find optimal solutions to problems. I enjoy both aspects of the role highly.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I get given similar work to what other more experienced engineers receive, and I get support when needed, to be able to fulfil that work. I get praise and recognition when I perform a task well.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
The company offers a great pension, a competitive salary, a great share incentive scheme, and plenty of opportunity to do overtime if I wish. There is also a lot of chances to travel.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Very well.
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
There is plenty of work to do, and ample opportunity to get involved in different things for rounding out my knowledge. Formal training is offered often.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
I feel very supported.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
It is very relaxed on how much, or how little overtime you do, and you are reimbursed well for overtime.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
One of the friendliest places I have worked.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Excellent.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Excellent.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As mentioned in previous answers.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
It was better than I expected, and I was placed into a team that was very relevant to my degree.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Prepare well, and don't stretch your attention too thinly across multiple different applications.
