Systems Engineer Review

by Lockheed Martin

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed being in a real work world environment. Have been let down massiely in university projects so working with people who wanted to work was excellent

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

    • Warmly welcomed

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

    • Support was MUCH greater than I have ever recieved at university.

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

    • Always could find work do to.

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

    • I was given a responsibilty for a large sector of work, which I was able to manage well. For the last 6-7 months of my placement I had a graduate working for me.

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

    • Although not directly applicable to my degree, the generic work skills you pick up are invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were very sociable.

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

    • I was initially offered a job I hadn't applied for (software engineering not systems engineering) but was very happy with they way it ran.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • No particular training courses - could have felt like cheap labour for a year. I have been offered a job for when I go back though.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I have been offeref a job, but would be foolish to not bother looking elsewhere

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 6 interns at the company, and we all got along very well indeed. We were friends not work collegues.

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

    • I lived with my university friends.

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Portsmouth is a university town, so what you expect.

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

    • Oppertunaties of volunteering at airshows etc. during the summer months

    3/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2011

View More Reviews