Software Engineering Intern Review
at BAE Systems
Internship (1 Month+)
Software Engineering
Yeovil
Review Submitted: November 2022
Overall Rating
3 /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
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Overview of Role
3.5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
2.3/5
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Company Culture
2.5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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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.
• 12 weeks working for the Yeovil branch developing their Web Enabled Data Links (WEnDL) system
• Wrote and edited test scripts using Microsoft Word for new software builds
• Ran the test scripts on the software and reported bugs to the development team
• Analysed and tested Java code to ensure smooth deployment of the product
• Wrote and edited test scripts using Microsoft Word for new software builds
• Ran the test scripts on the software and reported bugs to the development team
• Analysed and tested Java code to ensure smooth deployment of the product
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
• Wrote and edited test scripts using Microsoft Word for new software builds
• Ran the test scripts on the software and reported bugs to the development team
• Didn't do software development, had the choice between testing and development but I didn't know how to code in Java so I decided to do testing
• Ran the test scripts on the software and reported bugs to the development team
• Didn't do software development, had the choice between testing and development but I didn't know how to code in Java so I decided to do testing
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
AGILE way of working
how to test java code using test scripts
How to present using Skype
how to test java code using test scripts
How to present using Skype
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
3/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I had a line manager ready to help whenever I needed something. Everyone in the team was very welcoming and helpful.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was remote due to covid so I didn't experience the company culture.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
1/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
2/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I didn't enjoy it too much because of the remote conditions. I didn't feel part of the company as I was just working from home.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
2/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at BAE Systems
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems
Check if its remote or in person.
