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Senior LSA/Database Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
Senior LSA/Database Engineer involves managing the delivery of maintenance data to an approved interface for technicians and service authorities to conduct that maintenance at the intervals required to maintain systems and assets in accordance with approved RCM data.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Its very engaging and its a great opportunity to meet peers form across sectors and businesses as part of the structured lecture days.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have been able to enhance my soft skills and understand how to more effectively communicate. Also this course has deepened my engineering knowledge and application.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well organised and feedback is readily accepted by the course lead.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive all the support I request and feel I can openly talk to my mentor and manager about any issues or requirements I have relating to this course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university has structured learning days to support the course modules and allow for direct interaction and tutoring where required. Also we can contact the module tutors directly for questions and feedback on draft assignments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have been able to apply the training in work and have looked to take on stretch work relating to these skills within the workplace.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
social and sporting events are not offered

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I enjoying working for this company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
None
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