Product Development Engineer Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Usk / Brynbuga
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
4/5
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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
Jobs differ day to day. Some days just involve doing paperwork and things in an office environment, other days are more hands on, whether that is making products or testing them. Each day a shadow a mentor.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy that each day is different, I enjoy meeting new people and learning new things.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes in every placement that i have been in i have either learnt something new or further developed my existing skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The apprenticeship that i am on has been running for over 5 years so the structure has had time to be made to suit and is.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
In terms of achieving my degree most people within work are very supportive and help with any topics that i am unsure of. In terms of support with jobs within work my employer is always supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Block release from work to attend uni, lecturers always available by email. Frequent visits from ALO.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Qualification is very specific to role so therefore is extremely beneficial at work.
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
Sometimes, for example the majority of apprentices are STEM ambassadors meaning that we are able to promote our apprenticeships at local schools.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Competitive salary, good support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Make as many contacts as possible
