Graduate Systems Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Engineering
Scotstoun
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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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?
BAE systems is a great place to work, as a graduate you are given lots of support to help guide you in the early stage of your career. The employees are very friendly and make it easy to integrate into a new team and are keen to help you develop.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I am responsible for reviewing supplier evidence and providing review comments for the documents that we receive to ensure that they are conformant with the structure that we have set out and that the content is relevant. I also present this evidence to the customer to gain acceptance from the customer that the equipment that is being supplied meets the operating environment requirements that they have set out.
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
Flex time is a really great benefit as it has reduced how much annual leave I use which allows me to save annual leave for travelling, occasions etc.
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?
4/5
Around 3 months into the graduate scheme my original line manager left the business and was never replaced, this left a big jump in seniority between myself and my current manager. This presented challenges as I was given a lot of responsibility very early on in my career and I had lost the one to one training that my previous manager had time to provide however, this was an excellent opportunity for growth and improvement. My current manager has fully supported this and encouraged me to take on challenges and perform in a role which carries a lot of responsibility.
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?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great company to work for.
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?
Research the job role before interviewing, the interview is very relaxed and conversational however you will be tested on your understanding of the role.
