Materials engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Placement (10 Months+)
Chemistry
barrow-in-furness
Review Submitted: September 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
on site activities including auditing platforms and running tests in labs. atmosphere management on board and during specific testing. research and development of new solutions to corrosion issues and other problems. validating others research
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
yes i have been tasked with fully leading a research and development project and helped with others projects in the decision making. i would independently contribute during teams meetings as i would work independently. Took some lead on part of a larger radiation project.
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?
learnt how to write a literature review in full. developed skills such as time-management and team working. working on my communication skills and being more confident answering Skype calls
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I have received lots of support from my team and wider office. The early careers team is also really supportive and want me to do well in my university work. I feel confident I can ask for help when i need it.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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 company culture varied across different offices. I found my office to be more relaxed than others in terms of dress code. Everyone is chatty and the whole office spoke to each other. people would ask about weekend/evening plans and offer suggestions to those who are new to the area. The company was very keen to support personal development and really invested in the placement students and graduates.
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 enjoy my internship. everyday was a but different and there was flexibility for me to pick my own hours and work from home when I needed to. The work was interesting and generally really impactfull on the business. I was also able to work across multiple teams.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at BAE Systems
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems
Make sure you know about the business before your interview. Make the cover letter specific to the company and don't panic if you don't know the answers to the technical questions.
