2008 FIRST Robotics Conference Preparing for that 1 st Job BAE Systems Inc: Ted Kuriata, Vice President, Engineering and Chief Technology Officer

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 2 Outline  BAE Systems …transforming technology to products and services  Preparing for that 1 st Job …You’re in the thick of it Now!  Experiential Feedback …Hard Knocks 101  Things to Remember

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 3 BAE Systems Workshop Personnel Tessa Stranik – Systems Engineer – Aerodynamics Steven Wolverton – Mechanical Engineer – Tactical Trucks Manufacturing Alvin Cheng – Mechanical Engineer – Test Services Diane Rogers – Manager, Corporate Responsibility - Communications

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 4 BAE Systems Overview (Video)

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 5 US Business Units BAE Systems Inc …Products & Services Over 60 countries

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 6 BAE Systems, Inc. – our global presence

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 7 Technical Specialists & Support 31% Production & Quality 6% Project & Functional Mgmt 10% Software Design 14% Hardware Design 23% Systems Engineers 16% BAE Systems Inc Engineering Capability … ~17,000 across Inc

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 8 Preparing for that 1 st Job Balance - Personal Qualities and Social, Leadership and Technical Skills Know your Employer Know the Company’s Culture Know your strengths and weaknesses Understand Safety and basic operating procedures Set goals Be a leader and team player…trust Practice Time Management and Memory Aids Be Organized “3R” Skills Have a positive attitude Come to work, to work Understand the Golden Rule Prerequisite: You are technically qualified & You have potential

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 9 On the Job Best Practices “Dress” appropriately Practice “ilities” – punctuality, dependability, reliability, loyalty Know what is expected Listen more, talk less Take on challenges; seek out opportunities Talk to your boss Seek help if unsure Identify a mentor; network with others Avoid gossip; criticize privately Show appreciation Know how to give constructive feedback; how to delegate Be innovative and imaginative Continuously ask yourself – what can I and only I do? Remember: Hard work pays off in the end!

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 10 Experiential Feedback Panel Q&A

2008 FIRST Robotics Conference 11 Things to Remember BAE Systems continuously seeks the next generation of leaders Joining an organization requires preparation Both the Employer and Employee have obligations 1 st impressions are always remembered Know yourself; set goals Once on the Job, apply Best Practices every day Seek help if unsure what to do