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Systems Engineering Intern/EID Intern Review

at GE Aerospace

Placement (10 Months+)

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My day would normally involve developing code to control robots and to learn more about new systems and how to integrate them. I would take this knowledge and provide insight into meetings to more senior engineers to help create informed decisions. I would also visit sites across the country to assess their capabilities for our new developments and how best to work around any existing limitations. I would also liaise with international teams to make the best use of knowledge from various experts.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given a lot of responsibility throughout my placement and was very enjoyable. For instance, I was the representative systems engineer on a major project which involved setting up and arranging tests and new features for a new maintenance system. I trained on various robotic systems as well as engines during my placement and became certified so that colleagues could ask me for information. I was able to visit sites and represent the company and arranged and demonstrated developments to high level executives.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed various skills that have helped me progress through projects efficiently. Some technical skills I have developed are my CAD and software programming skills and have learnt new skills with regards to the design, maintenance and operation of aircraft engines.
I have also developed skills such as working with specialist teams and making the best use of their expertise. I also learnt how to provide training on equipment I have been working on and developed.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received great support and guidance during my placement from various engineers and my manager. Whenever I had a question, someone would always be keen to help. I also managed to learn about future job roles and careers at the company as everyone was happy to talk about their careers. I never had an unresolved query as both in-person and online support from the company was prompt and usefulness. I found that this was really reassuring for me as working in industry can be very different to university and I had many questions when I started.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was very friendly and like a big family. Everyone knew each other and you would always have opportunities to work with everyone. They were very supportive and always there when you need help. They were all very specialised and experienced and always were happy to share their skills with you. We had post work events and we would also celebrate events such as birthdays together in the office. I thoroughly enjoyed working there with the whole team.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement and has been one of the best things I’ve done. It has taught me so much and has been so enjoyable, I would do it again if I could. It has confirmed my decision to be an engineer and has made me even more excited to go to industry. I have many ideas, and seeing how they are implemented in the real world has inspired hope that I will be able to develop them.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at GE Aerospace
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace
I would say to show your best skills and abilities in your application. Back them up with examples that you have such as projects you have worked on in your own time and get involved in as many things as you can. Try moving out of your comfort zone and learn new skills that will make you a more well rounded engineer. A variety of abilities and expertise is what allows you to go far in the company.
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