Summer Intern Review
at BAE Systems
Internship (1 Month+)
Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.3/5
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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.
Completing relevant engineering tasks as assigned by my manager, and given time to attempt them independently as well as with support.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
A good balance of responsibility over the work I was assigned with enough oversight that I did not feel under pressure.
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?
Yes, numerous opportunities for learning both within and without my role, on a schedule that works for me.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
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?
Support and guidance was available from managers and team mates at all times of the day in various formats.
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?
Felt reasonably welcome here as part of a diverse team with no notable issues.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Very Much so
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems
Be prepared for the added pressure of security arrangements
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at BAE Systems
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Yes
