Aerospace Engineer Review

This is dependant on placement area. BAE gives you the opportunity to rotate through three different placements - although this is an informal setup, and something you must align yourself, by contacting other teams etc.
My first role was a project supervisor for the High Speed Wind Tunnels, and thus involved the management of testing there. My second role was a systems engineer for Fuel Systems, particularly looking at hardware integration. Finally, my third role, again was a systems engineer, this time working on Radar Systems.

Much more responsibility than I would have ever imagined. In all 3 placement areas, I was given the same responsibility as a regular employee.

New Skills I have developed: Working with international stakeholders, formal presenting, MATLAB/SIMULINK for aircraft system analysis, Networking.
Skills that I have built on: Self Management, Communication, Working and Relating to Others, Applying Knowledge and Initiative, Ethical awareness.

I was provided with ample support from each of my placement managers and teams - and could always go to them with questions and/or for guidance.
Not as much support was received from the Early Careers team. We had forums every now and then but not to the level I'd expect.

BAE is built on a strong history and a a sense of pride in the work that they complete. As such was atmosphere was always inclusive and strong.

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at BAE, and would recommend it to anyone. Obviously it depends on placement area, but to me this didn't feel like an internship - this felt like a real job with real world impact.

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