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Graduate Systems Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Warton, Lancashire

Review Submitted: May 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!

4.3/5 - Overview of the Role
4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
3/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

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

Very informative and enjoyable, given a good amount f exposure and responsibility to learn my job role.

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

Develop digital capability to ensure that work can be done as efficiently as possible. The technical aspects and being given the responsibility to solve problems is the bit I enjoy the most.

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

4/5
Very good support.

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

3/5
Doing the same role as other none graduates who are on more pay, when I leave the grad scheme the pay will be 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?

5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5

How is your work-life balance?

4/5

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?

Very good company that treats it's employees well.

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

3/5
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When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?

Ensure you look through the job adverts to select the best role for you
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