Software Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Yeovil
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Under take the full development life cycle of software relate to MOD. Some aspects we touch on is design, testing, development, deployment and review.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I feel the program is a bit clustered and not well structured which can effect the enjoyment however when everything is going well I feel the programme is fun. Also BAEs ability to do outreach and extra activities adds to the enjoyment of the programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I feel this scheme has hugely increased my competency as a software engineer and helped build general work skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme could be structured better but overall for the amount of work load you get it is manageable. In this programme we sit a degree, a level 4 diploma and undertake project work. Sometimes there is a disconnect between the three however it is improving constantly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
You are normally left to work on your own with diploma and degree however project work you gain great support for your team and other co workers. There is also support out there if needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The training provider can lack with help especially in the diploma side of stuff. I found its hard to get use the learning alot by yourself however once the ball is rolling I haven't needed support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification helps with the theory side of my job however applying it to my role has to be learnt yourself
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
BAE provide some extra-curricular stuff such as outward bound and outreach but I have not seen anything to do with social actives beyond this
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel like the experience of being in the office at a young age has put me ahead of the current job market. As well as this if you are willing to put in the hard work it 100% pays of as you get a good salary and benefits well learning
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
BAE isn't about your technical skills as the whole point of the scheme is to learn this on the job - however more about your drive, personality and what you would bring to BAE as an employee. As long as they see you got the passion for it BAE will be the one for you
