Systems Engineer Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I was able to go on many different off-site visits, meeting suppliers and seeing Engineering products in action.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was always given tasks that felt important to the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Whenever I needed support, It was provided.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days I was very busy, other days relatively quiet

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a good level of responsibility, working directly on the project.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learned unique Systems Engineering skills that I would never have learned at University. This will benefit me throughout my career.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The Office atmosphere was good, everybody seemed friendly. However sometimes this was dependent on how busy everybody was.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The initial organisation was poor, it took time to get IT set up. Having said that, once everything was set up, it ran smoothly.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was invested in heavily, I was able to visit suppliers, and go on training courses that I required. Both of these really enhanced my personal development.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The Graduate Scheme looks appealing, I will certainly consider returning,

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other placement students were always willing to venture out and it was great when we did.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was living at home so costs are unknown.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife in Bristol is good, and provides something for all tastes.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was trained as a STEM Ambassador and was given the opportunity of doing STEM activities outside of work

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2016

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