Coronavirus (COVID-19): to find out how we can support you with your apprenticeship including if you have been affected by redundancy, read our updated information.

2023 Systems Engineering Apprentice Reading THALES UK LIMITED

The role will develop your engineering skills to become a confident, positive and flexible engineer with well-honed technical knowledge gained from the academic commitments, supporting the team to deliver systems and equipment solutions to deadlines and within budget.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 16 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

    there will also be a yearly performance pay review

  • Working week

    Flexible Working, Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week. shifts TBA.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    54 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000101849

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Systems Engineering Apprentice you will develop the key skills and experience in the following:

  • Develop an understanding of the required behaviours and codes of practice of a professional engineer
  • Understanding complex systems by working on different roles and tasks on on-going projects
  • Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Lifecycle and activities
  • Familiarity with System Engineering tools and methods for requirements capture, requirements management and system design
  • An understanding of systems test activities including Integration, Validation, Verification & Qualification (IVVQ) and the associated processes and tools
  • A methodical and structured approach to problem investigation

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

As a Systems Apprentice you will be studying towards a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, under the Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Degree Apprenticeship standard Level 6 with London South Bank University. 

For the duration of this 4.5 year programme, you will be given one day per week in which to complete your university studies. For the other 4 days you will be working in the business, applying your learning and gaining a breadth of experience across the engineering function. 

Upon completion of the programme, there will be the opportunity to apply for professional registration with the Institute of Engineering and Technology as an Incorporated Engineer. 

An Honours Degree in Electronics or Electrical & Electronic Engineering which has been accredited by one of the Professional Engineering Institutions licensed by the UK Engineering Council.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will become a system engineer within the system function.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent Maths and /or Physical Sciences (Grade BBB (120 UCAS points)) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Level 3 Math and Physical Sciences (Grade DDM (128 UCAS points)) Essential

About the employer

Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 5 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security.

Employer

THALES UK LIMITED

Address

350 Longwater Avenue

Green Park

Reading

RG2 6GF

Contact

Thales Early Careers Team

suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard

Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Employer's Application Instructions

Online Application, Online assessment, Virtual assessment centre which includes an interview and 2 group activities

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 16 Jan 2023