Combat Systems Apprentice Review

Job involves integrating complex systems to ensure various contractual requirements and internal design aims are met.

A number of new skills had to be cultivated to be a successful combat systems engineer. The key skill acquired needed is the ability to communicate clearly and ensure understanding across discipline.

I enjoy my programme generally, but the time demands of university outside of working hours are challenging.

The programmes university and college structure is clearly defined, the placement system during apprenticeship is not clearly defined and could be improved.

My employer gives 5 hours of protected study time per week. This is often not enough to complete the university workload, and additional hours would be appreciated.

As graduate apprentices, we have access to all the services the university provides to standard students.

As combat systems, engineering is very varied across sub groups, it is not clear how much benefit will be gained from the course as final roles are not decided in advance.

There are some fliers posted around the office with information around activities.

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Good pay, good opportunity, hiring process does not discriminate.

Research the company well before applying and be confident when interacting with others.