Degree Apprentice Software Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Rochester, Kent
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
5 /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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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
Since 2022 I have been rotating through different placements and projects within the business to build an understanding of the software development lifecycle and build competencies.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
All of the following skills surrounding the software development lifecycle:
- Research and development
- Requirements Gathering
- Requirements writing
- Detailed Design creation
- Coding / Programming in Python, C
- Testing
- Verification
- Quality Assurance
Along with a significant amount of soft skills developed through working in a team of experienced professionals.
- Research and development
- Requirements Gathering
- Requirements writing
- Detailed Design creation
- Coding / Programming in Python, C
- Testing
- Verification
- Quality Assurance
Along with a significant amount of soft skills developed through working in a team of experienced professionals.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
1 day a week day-release to Cranfield University. The rest is on-site / project work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Any support I require is there should I need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Support is there if required. Scheduled 1-to-1s with skills coaches to ensure progress is being made.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are plenty of clubs and groups to get involved with whether that be sports related, arts and crafts, or other things. Personally, I play football on a Thursday sometimes with a group of people from work at a sports facility neighbouring the site.
There are quizzes and other social events spread throughout the year too.
There are quizzes and other social events spread throughout the year too.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an exceptional place to work, filled with great, talented individuals, and a great community. There are several employee benefits and various opportunities for personal and professional development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself. It's as much about who you are as it is what you can offer. Almost every person applying is qualified for the role, so focus on what makes you different and sets you apart from the rest.
