Systems Engineer Review
by Lockheed Martin
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Responsibilities
4.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
4.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Lockheed Martin
- 7. Would you recommend Lockheed Martin to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Lockheed Martin
Overview
The role was based in the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) branch of Lockheed Martin. The role involves: Analysing a variety of system requirements using tools such as DOORS High level meetings with system architects to design a new integration of components Discussion with external suppliers to build a engineering lab environment Working on a variety of projects on the Merlin Mk2 Helicopter Solely responsible for the development/upkeep of a lab
Skills
SysML / UML skills Understanding of the high level function of large military domains and equipment Understanding of military standards and protocols Development of problem solving and innovative thinking skills
Responsibilities
Placed on a variety of projects throughout the company. Given sole responsibility and budget to manage engineering labs and improve workstations. Allocated £50,000 project to individually seek suppliers and improve facilities Worked closely with senior level positions such as chief and deputy chief engineers In general, lots of responsibility was allocated
Support & Guidance
Fantastic work culture with an amazing support network. Everyone is very friendly and happy to help you. Assigned two mentors and atleast one supervisor/colleague to assist with work. Training was regularly recommended and suggested.
Culture
Very friendly and kind culture. Everyone is eager to help and offered their service at any point. Management is fantastic also with a very friendly and supportive line manager. I was even able to network with executives who set out time to talk to me.
Your Impressions
Amazing opportunities including abroad, great vision into various interesting facets of the company, great work-life balance with a 4 day work week, great initiatives and technical depth in the field of work. Overall very enjoyable experience.
Yes
Be yourself. Try show your eagerness to learn more things and take initiative. They are looking to employ people who are friendly and easy to work with that possess a good work ethic.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
South East
January 2024
