Graduate Hardware Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering
Rochester, Kent
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
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
BAE Systems Rochester gives a great starting opportunity for a career in engineering, providing lots of involvement in cutting edge technology and allowing oneself to make crucial, project-related decisions that have lasting impacts both on the business and customers. They provide lots of room for improvement and growth, in both technical skills and inter-personal skills.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Hardware engineering on multiple projects for global customers, it involved a great blend of hands-on work and computer related work.
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?
4/5
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
My line manager provides lots of support and opportunities for learning, going through my engineering competencies that align with IET competencies.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
It's great, I think BAE provides enough balance between work and life, however I can see this being more difficult in a higher position with more responsibilities.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
There is a mandated 4-days on-site a week policy, but I think this should be dropped to 3-days a week.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
BAE Systems Rochester hosts a Women in Rochester Engineering (WiRE) group that promotes females in the engineering field, which I think is great.
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?
It's a great company to start a career in engineering, providing lots of opportunity and support.
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?
Be prepared to provide technical proof of any past projects, they like to see people who are proactive in engineering but as a hobby.
