Graduate Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Computer Systems Engineering, Engineering
Rochester, Kent
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
2.3/5
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Overview of the Role
3.6/5
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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?
Not very interesting as the graduates seem to get the menial tasks that no one wants to do and the company is full of red tape. That being said, it has decent pay with a good work/life balance.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I fix other people's mistakes in system requirements.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
My team is nice and I feel valued within my team but I don't think my team is as valued as they should be.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
2/5
We don't get many benefits apart from SIP and pension contributions.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
2/5
I do not feel like I am gaining much valuable experience from my role aside from just speaking to other people in the team and reading documents.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
1/5
I am not developing new skills or building on my existing skills.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
Flexible hours are very nice along with hybrid working.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
3/5
On the surface, very welcoming. Individual people are very nice but some managers come across quite passive aggressively.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
Lots of DEI training.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
A lot of out-reach assignments to schools but many are outdated and need a rework.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The role is nice to start out with, decent pay, good work life balance and 'experience' at a blue chip company. However if you want a job that is intellectually challenging and allows for a lot of growth then this might not be for you.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
2/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Study the company values and come up with STAR responses as to when you have demonstrated each value.
