Graduate Airframe Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering
Warton, Lancashire
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4 /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
4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Steep learning curve with lots of great new experiences and networking with people with decades of knowledge of engineering and project management in practice. Great level of support from a personal and professional standpoint, with a real feeling of graduates being valued by the company.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Liaising with colleagues to discuss designs that I'm creating to solve problems and designing those solutions in industry-leading software packages.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
There is quite a steep learning curve, but I have received lots of support to get up to speed and start making contributions to my team.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
BAE has lots of perks for employees and pays graduates at one of the highest rates in the industry.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I will roll off the graduate scheme into a similar roll in the business, having had 18 months of training in the same environment, using the same toolsets and managing the same projects.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Most weeks I'm exposed to a new piece of software, programme or toolset that I need to get up to speed with so there are always opportunities to develop professionally. There are also lots of talks and presentations of different functions within the business, which provide a great opportunity to develop outside of the day-to-day role.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
The company has several sources of support, including a buddy scheme, mentor scheme, early careers practitioners, skills coaches, etc...
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
There are mechanisms in place to prevent people from overworking and time and attendance is closely managed. There sometimes feels like an expectation to be online quite early.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
BAE is set up really well to take on graduates and has a fine-tuned graduate programme which supports early careers individuals in their development throughout the programme. The rest of the company is often supportive of graduates and their needs when onboarding into the company. The company equipped to allow people to work in a variety of arrangements, both in the office and at home.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
BAE has a number of employee resources groups to bring people together and give all individuals a voice. The company is very keen to promote these values in it's workforce and encourages people to represent their diversity and individuality at internal and external events.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
BAE has some initiatives to tackle challenges in the environment, however often simple things like recycling paper in kitchens and offices aren't met. There are some charitable initiatives, however I don't know of many.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great company with a broad network structure, a fine-tuned development programme for graduates and limitless opportunities for wherever you want to take your career.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
I was drafted into a position not based on my experience in the business or degree, this is due to an administration error in the recruitment process.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Just to be entirely familiar with the company and the role that you're applying for.
