Graduate Combat Systems Integration Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Job
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Scotstoun, Glasgow, UK
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
2/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Overall pretty positive. The company looks after their employees
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My main responsibility was looking after a few systems. I enjoyed assessing drawings and making sure my systems ran efficiently.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
I feel like a valuable member of the team.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Compensation package is very good.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
I am not sure, as I don't know what I want in 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?
2/5
I don't think there is much formal training for anything. There is some training but not enough.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Support is very good
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Work-life balance is very good
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Atmosphere is pretty good. Everyone is nice and helping.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
I think they do enough for these initiatives.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
2/5
Given that it is a defence company, I don't think this will be great.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to work for, who look after you.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
2/5
I think the role in the description was different to what I have.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Just be yourself
