It got me experience in a real business enviornment
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Finance Intern
June - August 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
I liked being able to work on many projects throughout my time as an intern. I worked on projects in every stage, including proposals, productions, and a termination. I was able to track and analyze the budgets for real projects. I got to work on a team of interns from many different functions to present an area of improvement to the managers and directors of the company.
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Advice
Ask your manager(s) to teach you something you don't know and ask to work on something specific if there's something that interests you. The employees are very welcoming to interns and want you to get the most out of your experience!
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
July 2018 • Merrimack, NH
What I liked
I got some really good engineering experience and was able to work on lots of projects.
What I wish was different
It's hard to get a lot of work to do at BAE without a security clearance.
Advice
Make sure to get your security clearance paperwork in early. Work can be a little slow at the beginning, so try to have multiple things to work on so you don't get stuck with nothing to do.
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Technical Intern
June - August 2019 • Totowa, NJ
What I liked
Very flexible schedule and welcoming staff to help me with anything during my time there.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to do more technical work and see some of the outcomes or results of my contribution to the company's projects.
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Electrical Engineer- Technical Intern II
June 2017 • Nashua, NH
What I liked
During this co-op I have worked on a multitude of projects, including designing a Low Pass filter and cutting it using an LPKF Laser or characterizing metallization on a processed GaN wafer. This opportunity presented endless opportunities to learn not only process engineering but expose me to the RF defense industry. It allowed me to build my confidence as a young engineer by exposure to project management and a plethora of high end design programs such as Genesys, ADS, Cadence OrCAD, and many more.
What I wish was different
The only thing I would change is asking for more opportunities to work in the fabrication lab. I networked a lot and ended up receiving a return offer from a different capability group at BAE that works specifically in the fab. However I wish I would of networked earlier so I could of experienced it a bit more this co-op.
Advice
When beginning your first internship/co-op don't be afraid to ask questions. Your employer knows that you don't know everything but do expect you to be motivated enough to learn on your own and network.
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Technical Intern II
June - August 2017 • California, MD
What I liked
I was involved in a lot of different things going on. Projects ranged from helping with researching new technologies to be included in the new ships to helping with the design of the new ships communications systems.
After some time I felt like I was apart of the team and was included in almost all meetings and events that happened with the team of engineers I was working with.
As for the location, it was nice because I was near water and so there was lots of seafood and beaches. Also, I was not too far from Washington D.C. or Baltimore. Not a lot to do in the city I lived in but stuff was near by.
What I wish was different
I wish I was given more time to prepare for the Co-op. Wasn't a lot of time from the time of acceptance to the time of start.
Advice
Co-ops/Internships are what you make of them, the more aggressive you are for finding work the better experience you will have. You will be bored on occasion just be proactive and try to find work and ask for work. If you don't know something ASK!
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Service Strategy Intern
May - August 2017 • Sterling, VA
What I liked
BAE Systems Inc. is an amazing company to work for! Their internship program offers many workshops and panels for career development as well as opportunities to network with other interns and employees across the company. The projects you work on are not mundane, they are very involved and hands on. I felt like the work I was doing really made an impact on the program and company overall. The work environment was very friendly, and everyone I worked with was very helpful.
What I wish was different
Since the internship was on a cleared government site, my supervisor was often on the classified side of the building where I did not have access. Sometimes it was difficult to ask questions or communicate ideas because of this disconnect.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions, supervisors like to see you make an effort to understand as much as you can! Don't be afraid to try projects that aren't necessarily in your skill set.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
July 2019 • Sterling Heights, MI
What I liked
Great coworkers, every other friday off of work, flexible with school schedule
What I wish was different
Not much technical work
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions
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Technical Intern 3
May 2017 • Merrimack, NH
What I liked
The highly technical project and the right balance of being guided and being free to explore and develop ideas independently.
What I wish was different
I wish my mentors were as enthusiastic about my work the first 10 weeks as they were the last 3.
Advice
Try to learn as much as possible. You're doing an internship to expand your knowledge-base, and you should try to squeeze every last bit out of it. You'll be amazed how unrelated experiences can help in the future, so treat everything as an opportunity to grow.
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Technical Intern 3
January 2016 • Sterling Heights, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the hands on vehicle experience.
What I wish was different
I wish they offered more training for interns.
Advice
Apply to jobs very early. My company posts their open positions sometimes 6-12 months in advance.
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Intern
July - August 2017 • Merrimack, NH
What I liked
Challenging and a wide variety of work
What I wish was different
This was my 5th internship experience, so I would have liked to be stressed more. As in get more work than I could handle to see how well I could juggle many tasks.
Advice
Talk to as many people as possible. You will be surprised by the amount of incredibly talented and smart people you will meet.
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Technical Intern 4
June 2019 • Fort Walton Beach, FL
What I liked
Amazing co-workers. Managment has been very active to involve me in a diverse set of projects. I've programmed, researched components, and produced multimedia. A source for opportunity that is challenging and satisfying
What I wish was different
I wish I had a designated cubicle when I transfered to a different group within BAE. For a while I was bouncing around to whatever was open, only for the owner of the cubicle to come back from traveling.
Advice
Involves working with legacy hardware, so keep that in mind. New technologies are being developed, so the limit is your own enthusiasm
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Data Analytics Intern
June - August 2018 • Binghamton, NY
What I liked
Really enjoyed the work I was doing considering my major was not data related in anyway. Opened the door for so many opportunities and because of it I'm thinking about pursuing a full time role in data.
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Technical Intern 3
May - August 2023 • Manchester, NH
What I liked
The team I was working on and the people I've met at BAE have all been wonderful. The work I was doing felt impactful and I was greatly supported in the process.
What I wish was different
I wish there were a couple more opportunities to meet other interns in person, as there weren't many in my building, but there were a couple of opportunities in-person and virtually.
Advice
I would recommend any interns at BAE to experience as much of the company as possible, as it is a huge company that has so many different business areas. I highly recommend internships at BAE!
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Cyber security
March 2018 • Hill Air Force Base, UT
What I liked
Amazing and knowledgeable coworkers. Got a great mentor
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Technical Intern 3
May - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
Working in Military and Defense, Working in Mechanical Engineering and Design
What I wish was different
Some of the work experience provided for an student engineer of my type.
Advice
If you want a good job or good job experience then find an internship that work best for your future career goals.
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Safety Health & Environment Technical Intern
May - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
Good learning experience in the Environmental, Health, and safety field, good working environment, great people working there.
What I wish was different
Maybe a bit longer of a internship experience.
Advice
keep busy, and be ready to learn a lot about your field of study.
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Manufacturing Intern
April 2018 • Endicott, NY
What I liked
Chance to rotate positions. Close to school so ability to work part time during the school year. Lots of other interns to meet.
What I wish was different
More roles that were related to my major. Shallower learning curve.
Advice
Personal network really does a lot in terms of getting someone a position. My advice for younger students is to go out there and not just meet people once, but to establish a long term relationship with people. Those are the types of relationships that can help your career forward. There is no point of going to a career fair and just saying hello to people you never speak to again.
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Power Electronics Intern
June - August 2018 • Endicott, NY
What I liked
- Very in-depth application of engineering skills
- Modern work/office environment
What I wish was different
- More individual focus from peers on personal tasks
Advice
Ask questions every day, as often as you can!
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Program Intern
June 2018 • Merrimack, NH
What I liked
I enjoyed meeting other interns and working side by side with them. I liked who I worked with including my boss and other upper management. I also liked the projects and assignments I was given because what I was doing was really helping and making a difference.
What I wish was different
Advice
One piece of advice I would share about this experience would be to always have an attitude when going into work to want to learn and grow in your career. Making connections and expanding your network is something that can happen everyday on the job,
