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Graduate Systems Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Engineering

Warton, Lancashire

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

4.7 /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!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Excellent opportunity to develop in an interesting role that is both challenging and has meaningful impact
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Technical training, personal development training, systems modelling, technical document review, requirements management, operational awareness, life cycle awareness, stakeholder management.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
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

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Flexible working hours within reasonable discretion. Flexi time to convert overtime to time off
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Supportive collaborative environment, excellent compensation for what is asked (above industry standard), meaningful work supporting sovereign capability.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Stick at it: not every role is perfect and there will always be opportunities to learn and grow in a role so take advantage of that to develop for your next step
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