Systems Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Placement (10 Months+)
Computer Systems Engineering
Chelmsford
Review Submitted: July 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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.
I undertook computational tasks with the focus on model, simulation and analysis.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
For a placement student I was given a much higher level of responsibility than expected, which allowed me to improve my skills and abilities at a much quicker and more efficient rate.
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?
My coding skills have become drastically better, alongside my critical thinking, analytical skills and problem solving skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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?
I had constant support from all my team, line-managers, and senior figures. If I had to ask for help with a specific task I never failed to get advice off anyone I sought it off.
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 culture is very inclusive, especially among early careers, with lots of socials and initiatives to bring everyone together.
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?
This placement has been one of the most rewarding periods of my life, I have been immersed into a company at the forefront of engineering and social policies and felt like the work I am doing truly has an impact on the wider world.
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
Make sure to find a role within the company that you truly desire over the others, as there are numerous jobs and locations to choose from within the company.
