Graduate Materials Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Job
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Warton, Lancashire
Review Submitted: August 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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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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?
Overall I have fully enjoyed the experience at BAE - I have grown and developed in both technical and leadership roles significantly since I joined, and as I'm soon to come off the grad scheme feel as though I have developed as an engineer as well
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My role focuses predominantly around research and development, and I very much enjoy all the technical aspects of the role - as well as the collaboration side.
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?
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?
4/5
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?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe BAE is a very good place to develop your skills - meet a very friendly and diverse workforce and find good work-life balance
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Try and find others on the same scheme as you and try and reach out as early as you can - it's good to build relationships especially early on in your career
