Electrical Engineering Summer Intern Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • BAE put me on a team of highly experienced and friendly engineers that gave me all the help I may have needed to complete the projects I was set whilst at the same time allowing me independence to get a taste of what it's like to be an engineer.

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

    • The people working on the PMS system for the Astute class of submarine are extremely busy. The projects I was set was off loading some of their monumental work load which I think was appreciated across the board.

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

    • I could walk over to anyone's desk and ask for technical manuals (which they promptly fished out of the rats nest that is the electronic document management system), pictures or even access to the hardware that I was working on.

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

    • It wouldn't have been fun if I wasn't busy.

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

    • I was not working on critical systems but was still allowed to have a lot of independence e.g. calling suppliers and getting quotes etc...

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

    • This internship has given me an idea of what an engineer does and an overall big picture of the engineering profession. I have liked what I've seen so far and have decided to fully pursue a career in Electrical Engineering.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team I was put on were a friendly and welcoming group of people. I had no trouble fitting in.

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

    • There is still an issue with my security clearance that denied me access to some bits of work that are marked higher than restricted but that is a problem with Defence Business Services trying to sort out my National Security Vetting.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was not much training and development, this internship was more about working independently and getting a feel of being an actual engineer.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • BAE Systems - Maritime Submarines appears to be a great place to develop as an engineer and work towards a chartership. The three months I have spent here have given me the next goal to aim toward.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are plenty of clubs e.g. football or MMA that one can join.

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

    • Barrow is a cheap town to live in.

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

    • There is a karaoke bar here. Job Done!

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

    • Barrow-in-Furness is 5 minutes from the Lake district. There is an infinite amount of activities to do outside work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

September 2014

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