Systems Engineering Apprentice Review

Item: Systems Engineering Apprentice at BAE Systems
Rating: 4.1
Author: Anonymous

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

3/5

Overview of the apprenticeship was given but the function that I am currently working within was not decided until I had started the programme. As much detail as possible was given but day-to-day cannot be accurately be detailed as everyone's is different.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy most aspects but there are some that aren't my favorite but that is normal with every job.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learnt many new skills through the apprenticeship in work and through university that I will continue to use in my career.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

There are still some aspects of the programme that haven't been defined and are being worked on as we move through the scheme and this is due to the scheme changing from those that previous apprentices have been on.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

We receive lots of support from work with regards to workplace and university. They have even put a study support scheme in place to help anyone struggling with assignments and exams.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

College provide us with support through skills coaches and LPRs where we can bring up any concerns and they will do their best to help or find a solution for us.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

They ensure that all the documentation we will require for our EPA is kept up to date and help us make sure records are there and we are not having to do everything at the end.

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 lots of opportunities to e involved in extra-curricular activities at work that are communicated to us through apprentice newsletters, forums and word of mouth that work have either organised or other apprentices. Work also provide lots of opportunities for us to attend professional network events to meet VIPs of the company and have the chance to gain knowledge from them.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The company are extremely supportive of apprentices and the programmes providing support and learning experiences to develop the new generation of employees ensuring we are well prepared for our careers ahead.