Graduate Air Systems engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Job
Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.2/5
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Experience & Company Culture
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Generally positive but slow going
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Using and creating models to validate design work
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
My team has praised the work that I have done but I have occasionally struggled for something to do
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
The flexi time and overtime have made it easier to create a nice work life balance or seek further financial incentives.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
Due to a periodic lack of work it has been easy to feel like I'm not fully prepared for the future.
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
I have been able to access a fair amount of training courses to help improve my skills.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
I regularly feel like I have recieved a fair amount of support from people around me
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
Thanks to flexi time I've been able to curate a nice work life balance
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
the company has a good culture with regards to safety and opportunities for career progression.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Due to the various ERGs I feel BAE is very supportive in these areas
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
There are a lot of green initiatives encouraged by the company, reusable coffee cups etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The work conditions and job varieties make it a good fit for a lot of people.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
It was difficult to understand what my job title meant let alone what my job would be
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Keep applying
