Software Engineer Placement Student Review
by BAE Systems
Rating
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Skills
4.3
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Responsibilities
4.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
3.5
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 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 BAE Systems
- 7. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems
Overview
As an undergraduate placement student in software engineering, my role involves applying academic knowledge in a real-world work environment. I assist with software development tasks, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to ongoing projects, gaining hands-on experience in the industry. Including all stages of the software development lifecycle.
Skills
During my placement, I gained valuable experience working with various tools and technologies used in the industry. I learned to collaborate effectively within teams, improve my coding skills, and develop a deeper understanding of software development processes. Additionally, I had the opportunity to enhance my problem-solving abilities and time management skills while working on different tasks. This experience allowed me to apply my academic knowledge in a practical, real-world setting.
Responsibilities
I was given a decent level of responsibility throughout my placement. I was placed on real projects almost immediately and had the opportunity to contribute to many throughout my time. I was even able to lead a couple of projects consisting of early careers member teams.
Support & Guidance
During my placement/internship, I received a significant amount of support and guidance from my team. They were always approachable and willing to answer my questions. I had access to resources and training that enhanced my skills. Overall, the experience was highly supportive, allowing me to learn and develop in a collaborative environment.
Culture
The company culture was welcoming and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork. People were friendly, approachable, and always willing to lend a helping hand. The atmosphere was a balance between professionalism and a relaxed, supportive environment. Making it easy to collaborate and feel part of the team.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the company.
Yes
My advice would be to ensure you prep some good examples of technical and personal skills for your interview process.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Software Engineering
North West
June 2025
