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Graduate Accelerate Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Warton, Lancashire

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
I have enjoyed the job and I have learnt many things.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Managing changes within the equipment of the air sector. I enjoy the networking opportunities and the travel. I also enjoy the learning opportunities every day.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I contribute everyday to meaningful work.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
It is very flexible so I am able to take days off for any overtime or take it as overtime pay.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
It is helping to learn the required skills for my role.
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
I develop everyday and have many opportunities for training whenever possible.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
I get loads of support from my team and the people around me. Including senior members.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I am able to take any overtime as flexi days off if I wish to. I can also finish work at half 12 on a friday.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
It is very good. They are very inclusive and welcoming. From day 1 I was able to work remotely if I wanted to.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Where possible they try to make every aspect as inclusive as possible.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
BAE helps the local area by supporting events such as 1940's weekend.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great work ethic and many opportunities to progress.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
I was well placed.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research BAE and prepare for any interviews.
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