Aerospace Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Internship (1 Month+)
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Warton/Preston
Review Submitted: September 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
3.3/5
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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.
Summer Internship 1 (2022) - Flight System Test, Wind Tunnel Department:
- Played an active role in assisting the team deliver the project they were working on
- Helped physically, with tasks such as wiring etc.
- Created engineering drawings
- Involved in all team and department-wide meetings
Summer Internship 2 (2023) - Typhoon Maintenance Capabilities & Enhancement, Fast Jet Support
- Very restricted to get involved in team tasks, due to not being given ITAR clearance
- Objectives set were to gain a higher-level view of what 'Support' do for the company
- Mainly self-organised tours of other departments and teams to get a broader view of what the company does.
- Played an active role in assisting the team deliver the project they were working on
- Helped physically, with tasks such as wiring etc.
- Created engineering drawings
- Involved in all team and department-wide meetings
Summer Internship 2 (2023) - Typhoon Maintenance Capabilities & Enhancement, Fast Jet Support
- Very restricted to get involved in team tasks, due to not being given ITAR clearance
- Objectives set were to gain a higher-level view of what 'Support' do for the company
- Mainly self-organised tours of other departments and teams to get a broader view of what the company does.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Summer Internship 1 (2022) - Flight System Test, Wind Tunnel Department:
- Yes, very much so! Felt like a valued member of the team, and had a decent sized work portfolio to present at the end of the three months.
Summer Internship 2 (2023) - Typhoon Maintenance Capabilities & Enhancement, Fast Jet Support
- No, did not engage in the team work, no responsibilities given
- Yes, very much so! Felt like a valued member of the team, and had a decent sized work portfolio to present at the end of the three months.
Summer Internship 2 (2023) - Typhoon Maintenance Capabilities & Enhancement, Fast Jet Support
- No, did not engage in the team work, no responsibilities given
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?
New Skills:
- Interacting professionally on meetings, both online and in-person
- How to approach others professionally
- New processes, software and techniques (all classified)
Developed Existing Skills:
- Teamwork
- Motivation
- Independence
- Presentational Skills
- Interacting professionally on meetings, both online and in-person
- How to approach others professionally
- New processes, software and techniques (all classified)
Developed Existing Skills:
- Teamwork
- Motivation
- Independence
- Presentational Skills
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?
There is plenty of support, through Early Careers, existing graduates, team etc.
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?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It will require some adaptability, especially if you are from the South of England, e.g. London etc, though, you will find almost everyone is welcoming and helpful.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
2/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Summer Internship 1 (2022) - Flight System Test, Wind Tunnel Department: 8/10
Summer Internship 2 (2023) - Typhoon Maintenance Capabilities & Enhancement, Fast Jet Support: 2/10
Though, doing internship 2, helped with securing easily a graduate position.
Summer Internship 2 (2023) - Typhoon Maintenance Capabilities & Enhancement, Fast Jet Support: 2/10
Though, doing internship 2, helped with securing easily a graduate position.
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 BAE Systems
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems
Doing an internship will almost guarantee a graduate position - think about the bigger picture!
