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Graduate Software Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Software Engineering

Warton, Lancashire

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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!

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

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
My experience so far at BAE has been really good. I am really enjoying what i am doing and am being treated very well.
also great benefits
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Speaking to the customer and making changes for them
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
i am really contributing, which makes it feel meaningful
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
the benefits are really good
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
there are amazing paths to go down. so really good for future career
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
my day-to-day role is really helping me gain new skills and brush up my skills current

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
the support from others is great, no issue with talking to others (need to be a confident person)
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
outside of work, i have no need to think about work.
(mainly because nothing is allowed to be said about work outside of work)
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
BAE values are excellent and generally make you preform better and be a better person
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?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would because, it would benefit most of my friends (apart from a few).
They would be able to put their skills to something that actually gets used and makes a difference.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
exactly
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
make sure to apply early, the recruitment process takes months.
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