Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Graduate Systems Engineer?

Graduate Systems Engineer professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 44 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of BAE Systems employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Graduate Systems Engineer Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Graduate Systems Engineer interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Graduate Systems Engineer employees well?

Graduate Systems Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 44 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.3% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Graduate Systems Engineer salaries at BAE Systems.

How happy are Graduate Systems Engineer professionals working at BAE Systems?

83% of Graduate Systems Engineer employees at BAE Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 14% in the past 12 months. Graduate Systems Engineer professionals have also rated BAE Systems with a 4.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.3 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

Software Engineer (217) , Project Manager (148) , Systems Engineer (131) , Engineer (88) , Senior Consultant (55) , Principal Consultant (54) , Consultant (45) , Principal Engineer (42) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Mechanical Engineer (40) , Business Analyst (39) , Engineering Manager (38) , Senior Engineer (36) , Senior Systems Engineer (36) , Manager (35)

What are the pros of working at BAE Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Met a few great people that I worked with whom I will keep in touch with." ((in 344 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 253 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 216 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 214 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 131 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BAE Systems according to real employee reviews?

"They have a lousy fast turnstile of people coming and going all due to their poor management." ((in 190 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 64 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 60 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 53 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 50 reviews))

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4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(44 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

79% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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Graduate Systems Engineer employees have rated BAE Systems with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 44 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Graduate Systems Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Graduate Systems Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

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44 reviews

5.0

Mar 14, 2026

Good company

Graduate systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stability and good work-life balance

Cons

Can be a little too process heavy

5.0

Jan 24, 2026

Great

Graduate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learn a lot and cool projects

Cons

Salary is slightly lower than some competitors but also better than average

5.0

Nov 13, 2025

Great place to work

Graduate systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting job with lovely people. Great networking opportunities.

Cons

Not using much of my technical skills

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