Mechanical Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Rochester, Kent
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.6/5
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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?
very nice, lots of social activities, feels very integrated with team at work. Right level of challenge and excellent learning opportunities. Very inspiring people
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Mechanical design of helmet mounted display technology and test equipment involved. I enjoyed working with other engineers and team, cross disciplinary workflow and the use of various advance technology for the job.
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?
4/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
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?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great place to work. great place to start your career in. The experience I had lived up to the prestige and reputation this company has.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be open and honest, have good integrity and be ready to learn. Humility and excellence is what will get you far here. Show your passion and people will pick up on it.
