Aerospace Software Engineering Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2025
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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
3/5
Depends on the department we are placed in but it varies between each step of the Software Development Life Cycle: analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It is pretty enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Many programming and office skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Recent restructuring so some info is still confusing but it is still very structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Not much at all
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
Yes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very valuable experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Show a genuine interest in the role, the company and the responsibilities
