Integration and Test Engineer Review

by Lockheed Martin

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The placement was a great opportunity to put into practice some of the skills learn during university. This was not just limited to academic but other skills such as communication too

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

    • During meetings my opinion was valued by all, including management as over the placement you will become very knowledgable about the project you work on

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

    • The support was there if needed and you only ever had to ask

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

    • Some days were incredibly busy, others less so. More often than not though they were very busy. The key is to make a list and prioritise

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

    • From testing in the labs on my own to organising metrics for executives, responsiblity was handed to you but as before, if it became too much you only have to talk to someone.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills learnt are applicable to univeristy but not necessarily academically too much. The skills, however, are very employable

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and only too willing to help when needed. Sometimes a little stressed when deadlines approach but everyone was still professional

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

    • I was treated as a graduate and given no special treatment which suited me

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

    • Not a lot of development in terms of courses and things but the managers were keen to see you attempt new things and helped to gain a variety of skills and experiences from different areas

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • High - a have a letter of intent to hire if there is a job and I meet graduation targets for degree classification. Also the opportunity to move business unit if prefered

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was between those living near each other but not living in the city with the others made it more difficult

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Compared to the North where I'm from, the South Coast was a lot more expensive but not horrific with the wages paid

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Only went a few times as I didn't live in the city

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were many events set up by the company such as charity work, air shows, helping out at engineering events at local schools.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

South East

July 2012

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