Systems Engineer - Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Weymouth
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
I work as a systems engineer making sure components can be integrated to for systems and making sure systems can talk to one another
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy getting to work on real projects and I like having responsibilities
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned lots of job specific skills and lots of real world skills like communication, workload/time management, excel spreadsheets, and presentation skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There is lots of work but it doesn't align well with the apprenticeship scheme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive support but sometimes it can be slightly misaligned with the scheme
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
my college is very supportive of my development
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
my qualification and the work I do are very mis-aligned
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
I have had the opportunity to run the junior leaders field gun and get the chance to attend profesional conferances and STEM events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The work you get given is very good and very educational, they trust you with a lot of responsibilities and they give you lots of opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Make sure there is more on your CV than just school grades, they want people who have good people skills and experience outside of a school environment, also make sure you are well read up on the company and what they do and how they operate
