Data Consultant Review
at BAE Systems
Internship (1 Month+)
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analysis, Software Engineering
London, UK
Review Submitted: September 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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
Co-developed scalable AWS cloud applications from scratch. Shaped data strategy using competitor analysis. Advised cross-functional teams on AI solution adoption and fine-tuned LLMs for performance optimisation. Regularly presented insights and recommendations to clients and leadership, bridging technical solutions with business goals.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Plenty
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. Lots of cloud technology and strategy management understanding.
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?
Lots. My line manager was always available as well as simply anyone. Everyone is happy to help!
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?
Very healthy. Healthy hours. Everyone is lovely.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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?
Really enjoyed it. As it was my second time, it didn't really feel like an internship. Rather I was just a full-fledged employee
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
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
Talk to as many people as possible. If you want something, be proactive and go out and find it.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at BAE Systems
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Yes
