Systems Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Placement (10 Months+)
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
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Review Submitted: June 2025
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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
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.
Engaged in regular meetings with my team to discuss upcoming activities and tasks. Was involved in meetings with suppliers to discuss or requirements for the software and hardware devices we use as well as testing equipment and writing reports.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Was given a fair amount of responsibilities when writing up reports, escorting suppliers and performing tests on some of our hardware. During these task I was given a lot of support from my colleagues and manager but I did play a key role in the success of the tasks.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Improved my communication and team-working skills while engaging in tasks. Was involved in various inspections which developed my eye-for-detail as well as building on my time-management skills when compiling reports after an installation.
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?
5/5
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 received a lot of guidance from my line manager and colleagues as well as other people in the company. When engaging in tasks It was easy to ask colleagues for guidance, and outside of work they also gave me support on my career progression as well.
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 is a very relaxed environment where you feel welcomed and comfortable. The company prioritises a good work-life balance so your never burnt out from working. There are many incentives for you develop relationships outside of work which is great.
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 enjoyed my placement a lot from the connections I made to the opportunities I experienced. I enjoyed going on tests with our customers, suppliers and various staff. I appreciated some of the training programs I went on where I got to interact with other engineers across the country.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
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
During the application stage they are looking more for your personality and how you integrate within a team rather than how much technical knowledge you have. I would also advice to research into the company values and projects, because it shows your interested in the role.
