Combat Systems Graduate Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Very Enjoyable apprenticeship role. My role changes every 6 months until my third year, and its great to get experience in different teams. My current day-to-day role involves documentation updates, engineering problem solving, reading technical documents, evaluating on-site work, and creating inspection records.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the work side of my programme. I have some reservations on how the university side works, however, overall it is an interesting degree and job role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have further developed my existing skills in CAD software and Microsoft 365 (especially excel). I have newly developed skills in other programs such as Windchill, Sempre, and Visualisation Suite work.
I have developed my collaborative skills, technical documentation understanding, and independence.
I have developed my collaborative skills, technical documentation understanding, and independence.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is generally well structured, although the induction process can be quite long.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We receive a lot of support, as needed - from time off requests, mental health support, and learning and development support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive a 5-hour study allowance per week.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It broadens my understanding of larger engineering impacts and disciplines.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are plenty of professional networking events available, and many informal sports and social clubs.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is excellent to work for, with many employees having a wealth of knowledge to share.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
If looking to go into Engineering, then work on understanding the Engineering Life Cycle and Quality assurance within the industry. These are great concepts to learn prior to starting a role in engineering.
For BAE Systems as a whole, read and learn the BAE Behaviours.
For BAE Systems as a whole, read and learn the BAE Behaviours.
Graduate Aerospace Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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4.5
