Aerospace Software Engineering Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Depends on the department we are placed in but it varies between each step of the Software Development Life Cycle: analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Many programming and office skills

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is pretty enjoyable

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Recent restructuring so some info is still confusing but it is still very structured

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as I need

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • A lot

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not much at all

    5/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Very valuable experience

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • Show a genuine interest in the role, the company and the responsibilities

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

Preston

March 2025

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