Software Engineer Apprentice Review
at MBDA
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
My day-to-day role involves developing (coding) software solutions for testing products on the Manufacturing line. Alongside this, I support colleagues in code reviews, writing and reviewing release documentation etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme. Being able to learn something new everyday, work with highly experienced Engineers and make a real difference to MBDA.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
During my time on the apprenticeship, I have learnt a staggering amount of skills. For example -
- Programming (C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, Java etc).
- Problem Solving
- Communications
- Time Management
= Planning
- Programming (C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, Java etc).
- Problem Solving
- Communications
- Time Management
= Planning
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is organised and structured really well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive endless support from MBDA whether that is support with my studies at University or in work. For example -
- MBDA provides a budget for apprentices to buy books for studying, online courses (Udemy Business).
- MBDA provides apprentices with 5-day study leave on-top of annual leave. This is a great incentive because it allows me to study for upcoming exams and/or assignments at University without having to take annual leave.
- MBDA offers various sessions on Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- MBDA provides a budget for apprentices to buy books for studying, online courses (Udemy Business).
- MBDA provides apprentices with 5-day study leave on-top of annual leave. This is a great incentive because it allows me to study for upcoming exams and/or assignments at University without having to take annual leave.
- MBDA offers various sessions on Mental Health and Wellbeing.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would highly recommend MBDA to anyone because MBDA really care about their employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBDA?
I would suggest doing research on MBDA to learn about what they do and their company values and consider how you align with them as this will be important for the interview process.
