Graduate Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: November 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?
Good. Plenty of support from the company, a real push to help us progress
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Interaction with a wide range of people and higher ups
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I always have something to do and I can see my direct contribution to the team.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Pay, pension, and share incentive scheme are all generous
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Learning a lot and meeting lots of people but I don't have much room for development outside my 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?
3/5
My role isn't particularly technical so most skills required were learnt quickly. Role was a busy one so not much time for learning outside of role
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Very good. Can work overtime if you like, flexi time gives good balance.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Hybrid policy good. Felt welcomed immediately.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
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?
They look after you. Plenty of opportunities within the business post grads scheme
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Not as technical as I would have liked but still good
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Apply early
