Systems Engineer Review
at AWE
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
Exeter
Review Submitted: January 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
3/5
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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.
As I joined I was immediately given a list of 12 tasks to try and complete during my year. This was helpful as it made my placement well structured, and gave me a clear vision on how my day to day tasks, which I was very unsure about before joining.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
The best thing about AWE is there ethos that placement students are important members of the team. My opinions and thoughts were taken seriously from day 1, and my task manager immediately gave me jobs with real responsibility.
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?
Being a placement student at AWE has taught me a huge amount about collaborating with wider teams. As I am based in systems engineering, I can be solving issues which involve every area of the business, which has given me a fantastic opportunity to talk and work with some of the most interesting and clever people I have ever met.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
2/5
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?
AWE wont hold your hand during your placement. Its up to you to solve problems and make the most of your time. However, your task manager and line manager are always present and really approachable when a problem occurs. I have had fantastic support from friends in my office. I have found going to graduates who can relate to my experience superb help.
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 company culture is superb. It is very welcoming and supportive. Even as an undergraduate, I have always been able to approach and talk with higher ups in the business, and everyone will make time for you.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
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?
So far, I am enjoying my placement. I don't think the current position I am in suits me completely, however being a placement student has made me learn that, which I am grateful for. AWE have supported other placement students to move positions as well.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at AWE
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to AWE
If successful, be inquisitive and ask lots of questions. There are so many interesting people that work at AWE and they will make time for you if you have the drive to do so.
