Systems Engineer Review
at MBDA
Placement (10 Months+)
Computer Systems Engineering
Bristol
Review Submitted: June 2022
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
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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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.
In the Electro Optics group I build on existing models which are used for research purposes. I also partake in lab experiments using new equipment and sometimes even go on trial. On a day-to-day basis, I would be adding to a model, writing up documents defining my changes, working in the lab on some new cameras/equipment that were recently ordered in and help prepare admin for any upcoming trials.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was trusted to get on with a piece of work and it was expected that I would ask for help if I needed it. I was also responsible for leading a research study during my placement which involved delegating and assigning small pieces of work to other departments.
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?
I have learnt how to code in Matlab and I've developed my teamwork and confidence with presentations - especially technical ones.
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 was given lots of support throughout. More at the beginning but as I worked my way through the placement I felt more comfortable with less support however it was always there if I needed it.
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 general atmosphere was close and everyone was very friendly. I felt safe in the department because I knew that there was always someone I could ask for help on whatever problem.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
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 thoroughly enjoyed my placement. I knew I was doing interesting and meaningful work and I had lots of support from my manager and the wider team.
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 MBDA
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to MBDA
Don't be nervous during the application process. They're not necessarily looking for the correct answer but engagement and desire to learn and improve.
