2024 Systems Engineering Apprentice - Templecombe 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.

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Closing date: 11 Feb 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, times per day will be confirmed by manager.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    30 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000208305

  • 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 test 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 Templecombe.

 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

At the end of the programme you will move into a permanent role within the engineering function.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Minimum of 5 including Maths and English (Grade A-C or 9-4) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths and one further STEM subject (Grade AAA-BBB min 112 UCAS points) Essential

Things to consider

Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme.

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 4 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Defence and Security, Digital Identity and Security.

Employer

THALES UK LIMITED

Address

Ocean House

Throop Road

BA8 0DH

Contact

suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com

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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 now

Closing date: 11 Feb 2024