Graduate Engineer - Software Review

Item: Graduate Engineer - Software at BAE Systems
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Software Engineering

New Malden

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of the Role

4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture

5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?

The experience so far has been good, I am enjoying my work. I feel I have been given the autonomy to complete day to day tasks and grow my skill set accordingly.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

The role consists of usual software engineer activities. I enjoy the responsibility I am given.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5

I am asked to deliver tasks that contribute to the success of the wider team on a regular basis. Whilst being given necessary support from the team when I need it.

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

4/5

I think the pay is fair.

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

4/5

I think the role is teaching me lots of relevant skills that I will use within my future career. However, due to the legacy areas I am working on I have been conducting private study to ensure I learn current technologies as well.

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

I am definitely developing new and existing skillls.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5

Support is good, I believe that the courses offered to managers to allow them to effectively support the graduates is well laid out.

How is your work-life balance?

3/5

Work life balance is okay. This is not a BAE issue though. It would link more to how I am able to establish the disconnect from work.

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5

Atmosphere is good and I align with the values well. I would aim to increase the amount of hybrid working I am able to do in the future.

How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5

I don't have any initiatives to mind. I am noticing the attitudes towards the above topics within the team I am placed. The attitude is good.

How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5

I think they are good. It seems that they are concerned by the impacts they may have as a business. I have noticed focus on this during immersion week and throughout available stretch assignments.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I am enjoying my time working here and believe the company offers exciting opportunities and experience.

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?

I would suggest ensuring you have done the necessary preparation as to why you want to work for the business. The values and work is widely published on the company site. Ensure that it sounds like something you are interested in or can get behind, this was something I did and gave real purpose to the work I am doing. Also, be yourself.

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