Graduate Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Engineering
Warton, Lancashire
Review Submitted: June 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of the Role
4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
BAE Systems is a good company with great benefits. Work here is all around.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Work within Airworthiness.
Looking after aircraft for varying customers on a day to day bases.
Responsible for writing, review and exporting safety documentation.
Looking after aircraft for varying customers on a day to day bases.
Responsible for writing, review and exporting safety documentation.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
If you ask, you more than likely get.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Flexitime
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
My role keeps me good for airworthiness but doesn't expand me beyond that. While a Grad apply for work courses to expand your awareness.
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
Learn something new most days!
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Buddy is pointless.
Mentor's are good if want one.
My Line Manager is great.
Mentor's are good if want one.
My Line Manager is great.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
It good around. Just remember that you work in Defence and you are the reason to hurt some people. If thats fine with you, you will be fine.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Inclusive and Positive. Welcoming to mistake as long you are willing to learn to fix it.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
Seem to be good. Wish there was more Prayer rooms as a Muslim.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Touchy Subject
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Been good to me so would recommend.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
You don't pick the role, you get place somewhere at random. Learn to adapt and you will be fine.
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 use all the time possible during the interview process and practice and learn about yourselves before the interview.
