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Graduate Support engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Engineering

Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire

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!

5/5 - Overview of the Role
4.4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
1/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
BAE systems is a great company to work for offering a range of employee benefits.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My role brings a lot of context to the overall delivery of a large scale engineering project.
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?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
The role is different to what I originally planned/expected however has turned out to be enjoyable and helping to prepare 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?
5/5
As previously mentioned my job is different to expected so I am learning a lot of new skills.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
3/5
Line manager and team support is amazing. early careers not so much.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
With the introduction of FLEXI hours the work life balance is amazing.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Very rewarding culture here.
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?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great job with great benefits and preparation for the future
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
1/5
Totally different role to the one I applied for however It is still a very good role.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
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