Systems Engineer Review
at Lockheed Martin
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
Havant
Review Submitted: January 2024
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
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
3.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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.
The role was based in the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) branch of Lockheed Martin.
The role involves:
Analysing a variety of system requirements using tools such as DOORS
High level meetings with system architects to design a new integration of components
Discussion with external suppliers to build a engineering lab environment
Working on a variety of projects on the Merlin Mk2 Helicopter
Solely responsible for the development/upkeep of a lab
The role involves:
Analysing a variety of system requirements using tools such as DOORS
High level meetings with system architects to design a new integration of components
Discussion with external suppliers to build a engineering lab environment
Working on a variety of projects on the Merlin Mk2 Helicopter
Solely responsible for the development/upkeep of a lab
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Placed on a variety of projects throughout the company.
Given sole responsibility and budget to manage engineering labs and improve workstations.
Allocated £50,000 project to individually seek suppliers and improve facilities
Worked closely with senior level positions such as chief and deputy chief engineers
In general, lots of responsibility was allocated
Given sole responsibility and budget to manage engineering labs and improve workstations.
Allocated £50,000 project to individually seek suppliers and improve facilities
Worked closely with senior level positions such as chief and deputy chief engineers
In general, lots of responsibility was allocated
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
SysML / UML skills
Understanding of the high level function of large military domains and equipment
Understanding of military standards and protocols
Development of problem solving and innovative thinking skills
Understanding of the high level function of large military domains and equipment
Understanding of military standards and protocols
Development of problem solving and innovative thinking skills
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?
4/5
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?
Fantastic work culture with an amazing support network. Everyone is very friendly and happy to help you.
Assigned two mentors and atleast one supervisor/colleague to assist with work.
Training was regularly recommended and suggested.
Assigned two mentors and atleast one supervisor/colleague to assist with work.
Training was regularly recommended and suggested.
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?
Very friendly and kind culture. Everyone is eager to help and offered their service at any point. Management is fantastic also with a very friendly and supportive line manager. I was even able to network with executives who set out time to talk to me.
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?
Amazing opportunities including abroad, great vision into various interesting facets of the company, great work-life balance with a 4 day work week, great initiatives and technical depth in the field of work. Overall very enjoyable experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Lockheed Martin
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lockheed Martin to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Lockheed Martin
Be yourself. Try show your eagerness to learn more things and take initiative. They are looking to employ people who are friendly and easy to work with that possess a good work ethic.
