Systems Engineer Review
at MBDA
Internship (1 Month+)
Engineering
Bristol
Review Submitted: September 2023
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
During the internship I was given a large variety of tasks, they could have involved reviewing a diagram, creating a visitor report for an overseas customer, matching System requirements to customer requests. These tasks could take between two weeks or a couple of days. I worked with a variety of people and departments.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given far more responsibility than expected, one of the documents I created (my first task) I saw after the ten weeks on the desks of people in charge of a certain project which was very rewarding. When I was there I genuinely felt like I was being helpful and a valued member of the team, rather than perhaps an inconvenience.
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 developed a variety of skills, you get to grips with Doors a Requirements Managing Software (something I had never heard of before starting), and I now know a lot more useful features of Microsoft. During the internship I think my manner of communication and confidence improved most. You learn how to approach people in a professional setting. You are also encouraged to do training courses, I did a short one on Matrix.
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 lots of support. It was always made sure that I had someone to check up on me, mostly this was my line manager, but also other members of the team once I had got to know them, or had taken on some of their tasks. I was always made to feel I could ask anything, or ask for clarification.
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 companies culture was nice, everyone was very friendly and kind. If I asked someone a question they would be happy to take time to answer it. I found sometimes it could be quite quiet due to dynamic working, but I made use of the dynamic working arrangements myself and loved it!
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
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 enjoyed the placement, the department I was in was very friendly and supportive. I learnt a lot about Systems engineering. The teams and teams surrounding me were very male dominated, which I hadn't expected, but perhaps should have with engineering! I'm not sure whether I'd pursue a career in Systems engineering after university, but it was a great first introduction to an engineering department and professional job.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at MBDA
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to MBDA
Be prepared to talk! I feel like in this role it was important to take initiative, be confident and communicative. Every one is very friendly and willing to chat so take that opportunity. Ask lots of questions!
