Systems engineer Review
at Thales
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Crawley, West Sussex
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
Writing and carrying out test plans for equipment and software to be used by the customer
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learn lots of health and safety, how to properly carry out risk assessments, how to determine correct components and how to make some of them too.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Given a timetable for the year, detailing where we need to be and when, alongside all due dates for assignments.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Monthly check-ins, with broad weekly/daily checks to help manage my workload or progress
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Quarterly reviews of progress, and available on teams to message if needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Loosely applies in the beginning, but in later years will hold more relevance
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thales to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great atmosphere, amazing opportunity and cool projects to work on
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thales?
Research as much as you can, basic engineering terms and talk to as many people as you can for advice
