Software and Safety Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
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!
5/5
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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
4.5/5
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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.
The role involves communication and collaboration with team members on a day-to-day basis. There is a responsibility for the production of technical documentation through communication and no two days are the same. Consistent learning is the key to a good scheme, the role incorporates learning and development of technical competencies.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
The responsibility during the scheme is always appropriate, the workload differs as one becomes more improved. The workload on a day-to-day basis is sufficient, people at the company are supportive and understanding.
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?
Yes! The scheme allows one to develop new skills. I have experienced a boost in my current skillset and abilities including organisation, adaptability, and courage. Each day is an opportunity to undergo improvement.
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
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
The support and guidance during the scheme is excellent, raising any concerns and difficulties helps others to help. The people at the company go out of their way to provide priceless guidance.
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 and general atmosphere is very good and inclusive. Each person is polite and their is always a willingness to support, if necessary.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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 have thoroughly enjoyed my placement and I would repeat the whole term again, if it were possible. The learning and development opportunities are unique, line managers tailor support and opportunities just for you! The company aids growth in readiness for industry from day-to-day activities to specific training days.
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
If you have a commitment to consistently learn and a burning passion for the engineering industry be sure to apply to BAE Systems.
