Electronics Apprentice - Level 6 Embedded Electronics Systems Degree
VisionRT Limited
Hampshire (RG22 4BS)
Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025
Posted on 22 July 2025
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Summary
Vision RT is seeking an apprentice to join their fastest-growing private tech company, which is transforming radiation therapy for cancer patients, helping to make it more accurate, effective and comfortable. This is a company with strong values, a clear mission and a bright future. It’s an exciting and rewarding place to work.
- Wage
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£28,000 a year
- Training course
- Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm typical (hours are flexible).
Predominantly office-based, occasional travel to external test/customer sites may be required.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented person to join our dynamic team in the medical electronics sector as an Electronics Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical devices that improve patient outcomes and support healthcare professionals.
As an Electronics Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians:
- Assisting in the design, testing, and development of electronic circuits and systems
- Supporting fault diagnosis and repair of medical electronic equipment
- Using CAD tools for PCB layout and circuit simulation
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in R&D, production and quality assurance - Applying theoretical knowledge to solve practical engineering problems
Where you'll work
Jays Close
Viables Business Park
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 4BS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Training course
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level
- Utilise modern CAD technology to implement circuit design with understanding of considerations for heat dissipation, electrical interference and other industry specific considerations affecting layout
- Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms and to allow others to understand and subsequently maintain/modify the code
- Utilise modelling techniques for circuit design, embedded software development and thermal management
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of design for market, design for manufacturability, design for testability and design for maintainability
- Ability to develop a test plan for a product that they have developed
- Ability to explain the process by which a product is introduced into production, including what aspects are discussed at what stage and with whom and how development gateways work
- Ability to develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, use of contingencies etc. Also techniques for predicting pinch points and strategies for timescale recovery
- Awareness of international standards and compliance requirements for the products designed by the employer. Ability to discuss the differences between legislative and non-legislative requirements
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic business fundamentals including costs, overheads, gross margin, net margin, profit, and cash
- Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of basic health and safety principles both in the general workplace and specific to electronic circuit design
Training schedule
The successful candidate will be completing the Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship Standard. The apprenticeship involves attending Newbury College/University Centre Newbury one day a week during Term Time for four academic years. The Apprentice will be supported throughout by a Development Coach from Newbury College who will hold regular reviews and occasional visits to the workplace.
At the end of your apprenticeship you will have completed the Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship Standard and will be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA). Your Development Coach will support you with preparing for your EPA.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
- Maths (grade A-D)
- Science (grade A-D)
- STEM Subject (grade A-D)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Strong interest in electronics
Other requirements
What We’re Looking For · A minimum of 3 A-Levels (or equivalent) including Mathematics and a science or technical subject · Strong interest in electronics, engineering and technology · Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills · Good communication and teamwork abilities · Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team
About this employer
Vision RT is a rapidly growing MedTech which is transforming radiation therapy for cancer patients, helping to make it more accurate, effective and comfortable. We are the inventors of, and the market leaders in, Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT). This technology uses advanced 3D cameras to track surface data, for more guidance across every step of the radiotherapy workflow. Our SGRT solutions are used in 24 out of the 25 “Best Hospitals for Cancer,” as tracked by US News & World Report. We’re one of Britain’s fastest-growing private tech companies, as recently recognised by the 2025 Sunday Times 100 Tech list. We’re also the proud winners of a 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s most prestigious accolade for business excellence. Company video: (https://youtu.be/ci5BrRrp4h0) With around 300 employees globally, and offices in the UK, Poland & the USA, Vision RT operates independently as part of the Danish company William Demant Invest A/S - one of the world’s largest investors in healthcare companies. Vision RT staff members have the security and reach that comes with being part of a large global enterprise, combined with the freedom and agility of a startup. This is a company with strong values, a clear mission and a bright future. It’s an exciting and rewarding place to work.
https://visionrt.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
• A friendly and inclusive working environment • Mentorship from experienced professionals • Support to achieve a Level 6 (degree level) qualification in Electronic Engineering
After this apprenticeship
Vision RT offers opportunities for career progression within the company on successful completion of the Level 6 Degree apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Apprenticeships - Newbury College
business@newbury-college.ac.uk
01635845000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332748.
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Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025
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