Hardware Engineering - Electronics Degree Apprenticeship 2027

About the role

Cyber Security Apprentice 🚀 | Airbus Defence & Space | Newport, South Wales

Dreaming of a career where you protect governments, military, and essential infrastructure from cyber threats? 🛡️ This is your chance to dive into the cutting edge of crypto systems and key management at Airbus Defence & Space!

As an apprentice in our Cyber Security Division, you'll get hands-on experience with advanced cryptographic development, exploring our Ectocryp and CertSecure products. You'll join a brilliant team building the next generation of encryption devices, receiving top-tier on-the-job training and a formal degree qualification, all while earning a salary and with no course fees! 🎓💰

What's the gig?

Over four years, you'll master both technical and managerial skills. Expect exciting rotational placements, focused training, potential European assignments, and opportunities to build your professional network. You'll be immersed in departments like Production, Test & Verification, and New Product Development, gaining a broad spectrum of technical expertise. You'll learn to specify, build, test, and document electronics hardware design for complex communication products, from schematic capture and PCB design to soldering and more!

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £23,000 💸
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Half Day Fridays!* 🎉
• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays ☀️
• Benefits: Pension, Success Share, and a whole lot more flexible perks! ✨

What you'll need:

• Grades: Minimum 120–160 UCAS points from A levels (including Maths and another numerate subject) OR BTEC National Diploma at PP / Extended Diploma at PPP. Plus, 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (including Maths and English Language).
• Skills: A genuine passion for electronic design and development, strong self-motivation, and excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Application: Submit your CV (mentioning predicted or achieved grades) and a Cover Letter that shouts about your passion and why Airbus! 🎤

Ready to make your mark?

Applications close: 26 October 2026 (but we recommend applying ASAP as we may close once we have enough applicants!)

*Note: Subject to completing full hours prior to half day Friday.*

Key responsibilities

• Be trained in high-grade cryptographic development
• Learn about existing Ectocryp and CertSecure suite of products
• Move around different departments to learn key technical skills
• Specify, perform, build, test, and document electronics hardware design
• Construct, maintain, and repair complex low volume communication products

Skills