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Graduate Product Safety Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Job

Engineering

Preston

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

2.3 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of the Role
2.2/5 - Experience & Company Culture
2/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Interesting, opportunity filled, little fish
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Safety
team work
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
2/5
not enough work
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
1/5
underpaid worker just for the title of graduate
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
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
Mainly do training due to lack of work, there is a lot of training

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
1/5
big emphasis on the scheme from early careers but that doesnt relate in anyway to your team or goals
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
fair
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
lots of set working policies generally clear expectations
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
2/5
low accessibility
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
1/5
there so good i have never heard of them

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
so much opportunity when your foot is in the door
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
2/5
signed up as mechanical and role is not remotely mechanical
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Work for a year after uni before applying they love experiance on your resume
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