Accelerate Graduate Product Security Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Engineering, Information Technology
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.3/5
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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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?
Good company to work for, with flexible/hybrid arrangement. The team is supportive and small which I like. Everyone seems to get on.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Ensuring the product is safe.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
New into the job therefore I do not have many responsibilities yet as I am still in training.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
£2000 welcome bonus, paid 4 weekly, possibility of some overtime.
Hybrid/Flexi working arrangement.
Expenses paid for on company business.
Hybrid/Flexi working arrangement.
Expenses paid for on company business.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Right now I am still in training therefore cannot fully comment on this.
But I believe the job will equip me with cyber security skills which are invaluable to my future career.
But I believe the job will equip me with cyber security skills which are invaluable to my future career.
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
Developing myself as an individual and my team working skills.
Technical skills also improving.
Learning new ways to manage stress etc...
Technical skills also improving.
Learning new ways to manage stress etc...
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
3/5
Line manager, mentors and buddy's are excellent.
HR and early careers take a while to respond between 1-3 weeks.
HR and early careers take a while to respond between 1-3 weeks.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
The flexi time means I can make up my time else ware if i need time off. I can work more on one day and less on another to spend time with family etc...
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?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
work life balance, pay, flexible hours, pension, shares, the work we do, training, building your future career.
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?
Look over past interview questions and learn the star method.
Apply for multiple jobs, you can always change later within the business.
Apply for multiple jobs, you can always change later within the business.
