Electrical and Electronics Engineer Apprentice
Network Rail
Weston Super Mare (BS24 7TN)
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026)
Posted on 30 June 2026
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Summary
You'll gain experience developing and testing technologies, including sensors, control equipment and digital systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll build skills in communications, signal processing, control systems and prototype development, contributing to projects that keep the railway safe and reliable.
- Wage
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£24,500 a year
- Training course
- Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday. Exact hours will be confirmed on appointment.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
Electrical and electronic systems are central to the safe and efficient running of the UK rail network. As a Degree Apprentice, you’ll study cutting‑edge engineering concepts while applying them in real-world environments. Your work will help shape technology used across national rail infrastructure.
Working within the Technology Development Team, you will contribute to the design, evaluation and manufacture of systems used across the UK railway - from sensors and control equipment to advanced digital technologies.
Your work will include:
- Support the design, development and evaluation of electrical and electronic systems used across the UK railway
- Assist in the manufacture and implementation of technologies, including sensors, control equipment and advanced digital systems
- Contribute to communications and digital systems projects, helping to develop reliable and effective solutions
- Support signal processing and instrumentation activities, including data acquisition, analysis and system integration
- Assist with the development of control systems and system architectures for railway applications
- Participate in prototype development, testing and validation to ensure systems meet performance and quality requirements
- Apply systems engineering principles to support the delivery of complex engineering projects
- Develop an understanding of engineering management processes, including planning, coordination and project delivery
- Contribute to the design and assurance of safety-critical and high-reliability electronic systems
- Work closely with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions
Where you'll work
Units 1 2 Red Lodge Business Park
West Wick
Weston Super Mare
BS24 7TN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Training course
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- BEng (Hons) Electronics Engineering and Embedded Systems Design degree
- Attendance at University Centre Weston (UCW). Schedule provided at enrolment
- Hands‑on experience working with safety‑critical, high‑reliability systems
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English or equivalent (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths or equivalent (grade 4/C or above)
A Level in:
- Computer Science (or equivalent diploma) (grade C or above)
- Engineering (or equivalent diploma) (grade C or above)
- Maths (or equivalent diploma) (grade C or above)
- Physics (or equivalent) (grade C or above)
Desirable qualifications
T Level in:
Access to HE Diploma in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Interest in electrical systems
- Motivated to learn
- Work with impact
About this employer
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
- Up to 28 days Annual Leave
- Network Rail pass and 75% off leisure train tickets (subject to T&Cs)
- Pension
- Interest-free travel loan
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- We strive to develop and retain exceptional engineering talent. After completing the programme, you can apply for roles such as Electronic Engineer within the Technology Development Team
- Long-term, this apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for progression into specialist, senior or leadership engineering roles across Network Rail
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Naomi Judge
Naomi.Judge@weston.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038617.
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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026)
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