2024 Systems Engineering Apprentice - Cheadle 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 nowClosing date: 11 Feb 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£22,500.00
Pension – Thales match, plus 1%, with a maximum contribution of 7% • Health Insurance – 50% of salary for five years • Healthcare Cash Plan • 80 hours (10 days) volunteering in your first 2 years depending on length of programme
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Working week
Flexible working, Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, Manager to confirm exact hours.
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2024
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Date posted
30 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Degree
Level 6 (Degree with honours) -
Reference number
VAC1000208290
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
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 tests activities including Integration, Validation, Verification & Qualification (IVVQ) and the associated processes and tools
- A methodical and structured approach to problem investigation
The training you will be getting
As a Systems Engineering Apprentice you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme at Warwick University, following the Product Design and Development pathway.
Delivered via a blended learning model, this programme combines the best of both with on campus delivery (6 block weeks per year) plus virtual coaching and online resources.
The first two years on programme will be common across all pathways and will provide a broad engineering skill set including mechanical, electrical, electronic, materials and design, plus computational. In Year 3 and Year 4 learners will move to their specialist pathway. For the duration of this 4 year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our Systems function in Cheadle.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- You will become a system engineer within the system function
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
A Level or equivalent Maths and a further STEM subject (Grade BB) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
THALES UK LIMITED

About disability confident
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/uk-career
Address
Dolphin House
Ashurst Drive
SK3 0XB
Contact
Thales Early Careers Team
Training
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Product design and development engineer (degree)
Level 6 (Degree with honours)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Feb 2024