Internship Review at MBDA

The Role

Role Description

Designing and performing experiments on electronic components. Building test circuits. Setting up equipment. Data Analysis. Some LabVIEW programming.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Good working environment.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

At the time i was the only person who could operate the LabVIEW program. So certainly valued in that sense!

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All very helpful and approachable.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some days more busy than others but overall a very consistent workload.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Had to set up the trials. So a fair bit.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Learnt a hell of a lot in 3 months! Very helpful people to work with. Always very happy to share their knowledge and experience.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Not very many in the department at the moment. So a bit quiet, but very friendly.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My work objectives were clear from start. You also have regular meetings to monitor progress.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I was intended to be put onto some training courses, but i was only there for 3 months and dates of them were after i had left.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good proactive working environment.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Very friendly. All sit down and have lunch at the similar time.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I lived in the centre of Bristol which is a bit further away from Filton, but even that wasnt too expensive.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Bristol city centre is great but Filton is a certainly a bit quiet, but there are some pubs about. Bristol centre is only a few miles from Filton anyway.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Loads of stuff going on, football matches, interdepartmental games ect.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

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Review 56/67 for MBDA

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