Graduate Through Life Support Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Job
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Warton, Lancashire
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
4.2/5
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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?
BAE Systems has been a great experience with a great way to start my career off here
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Writing technical documentation for modifications to current aircraft in service
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
I am very free with the work i do but as it is at the end of the life cycle it sometimes feels like a bit of cleanup
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Share incetive scheme. Green car scheme, good wage and bonus and annual increase
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
It is a great start and enables me to consider internal job movement
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
allows me to complete training and learn a lot to today on a day to day basis
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Line manager and team are very helpful and supportive
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
ability to choose my hours within reason allowing full flexibility
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
very good
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
lots of mandatory training considering diversity and inclusion and BAE is very considerated when it comes to equality and accessibility
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
2/5
there are a few initiatives that i am aware of but i wouldn't say i am particular in any that stand out
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great business to work for with a highly competitive salary and benefits package as well as a focus on developing you as an individual beginning their career
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
Wasn't what i expected but helps me get through the door - BAE has to be vague in advertising due to security implications
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Ensure you are familiar with the company behaviours and values listed as these are the key focus within the recruitment process
