Graduate Liaison Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Mechanical Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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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?
Thrown straight in with work and responsibility, great team
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
being given responsibility over specific engineering tasks, getting the opportunity to see hands on the work you are doing as well as planning the work from desk
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
given responsibility for a task day 1
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
great pension and shares scheme as well as competitive pay, flexi time so if I work overtime I can take either extra pay or extra leave
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Company keen to have me move around to grow in my engineering experience and help me to climb the career ladder
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
Company good at seeking out opportunities for grads to develop skills and suggests training accordingly
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Buddy had coffee day one to check in, still in regular contact, line manager brilliant at making sure I'm ok and have enough work to do.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Able to work half day Friday which makes a massive difference to work life balance, get in the office early so I can finish before 4 most days which also gives time for meeting with friends and exercise.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Culture of my team is welcoming and brilliant, able to accommodate if I have to work from home for whatever reason
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
As a woman on an all male team I have zero complaints
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Very involved in the local community with schools and community initiatives such as camping out for the homeless and litter picking
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Large company that feels small with plenty of opportunities to grow and responsibility from day 1.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Made it clear I would have work from day 1 and the sort of work it would be.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
BAE want someone who desires to grow into their role, don't come in feeling like you need to know everything but ready to learn, and let that come across in your interviews. Also the process moves quickly so don't be too late in applying.
