Graduate Accelerate Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Software Engineering
Warton, Lancashire
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
3.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.2/5
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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?
Really enjoyable and engaging work, that applies some of what I learnt at university, and is helping me learn new skills.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Ensuring products are developed and produced to a good technical level, making use of the latest advancements in software on a worldwide scale and scope.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
At different times, different tasks will be given to my responsibility and team allows me flexibility and freedom to create a solution to any issue I tackle.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
2/5
The free workplace healthcare, and employee share scheme is great, but I have not found a use for the cashback/discounts, gym benefits (the one I want is not included), and the green car scheme (not of my interest).
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I'm learning about software and its usage, deployment and development in the real world. Gaining experience in building such software and how to think to tackle such tasks.
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
The technical side is a mix of good-workshops, but also learning-on-the-job and asking for help, but the soft-side is really good, through engaging workshops.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
3/5
Good support from teammates, but trying to gain knowledge and guidance from line managers and higher ups is a little tricky.
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?
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A really inclusive, growing and integral company that stands for good values. It has great credibility, and is a great place to start a career with good mentality of looking after their employees.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do it as early as possible! Security clearance and vetting can take a while!
