Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering

About the role

🚀 Turn Your Curiosity into a Career! 🚀

Are you buzzing with passion for engineering, ready to dive into a world of innovation, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that mixes epic on-the-job training with serious academic learning? We want to hear from YOU! ✨

Perks of the Programme:

• 💰 Earn a salary while you level up your degree!
• 🛠️ Get hands-on experience in a real engineering playground.
• 📈 Receive top-notch, job-specific training and development.
• 🏆 Achieve a seriously recognized engineering qualification.
• 💯 Secure a permanent role from day one – no hanging around!
• 📚 University tuition fees? Fully paid for! 🎓

About the Role: Systems Engineering Apprentice

Jump into the heart of our Systems Engineering team and develop the killer technical skills, practical know-how, and professional swagger to become a truly confident and capable engineer. You'll be key in delivering awesome systems and equipment solutions, making sure projects smash their deadlines and stay on budget. 🎯

Your Mission Might Include:

• Supporting cool systems requirements and design quests. ✍️
• Contributing your ideas in project reviews. 🤔
• Getting involved in system testing and making sure everything works perfectly. ✅
• Helping out with engineering investigations and cracking complex problems. 🧩
• Visiting customer sites, platforms, and installations for surveys, trials, and system deployment (where needed!). 📍
• Teaming up with experienced engineers on live, high-impact projects. ⚡

What You'll Master:

• Top-tier professional engineering behaviours and industry best practices. 💯
• Diving deep into and working with complex engineering systems. 🤯
• Exploring different engineering roles and activities across real projects. 🌍
• The entire Systems Engineering Lifecycle and all its essential processes. 🔄
• Techniques for requirements capture, management, and system design. 📏
• Using cutting-edge systems engineering tools and methods. 💻
• Testing, integration, verification, validation, and qualification (IVVQ) activities. 🔬
• Structured and methodical approaches to problem-solving and investigations. 🔍

The Degree Apprenticeship Programme:

You'll be working towards a BEng Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with The University of Warwick, focusing on the Product Design and Development Engineer pathway. It's a blended learning adventure:

• On-campus teaching (around 12 blocks of 3 days). 🏫
• Virtual coaching sessions to keep you on track. 👩‍💻
• Access to awesome online learning resources. 🌐

Programme Flow:

This is a broad, foundational programme designed to build your multi-disciplinary engineering skills before you specialise.

• Years 1 & 2: Dive into Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Materials & Design, and boost your Computational skills. 🧠
• Years 3 & 4: Progress to the specialist Design & Development Engineer pathway and tackle a significant work-based project. 🚀

Over four years, you'll fuse university smarts with real-world experience, building both academic brilliance and professional engineering expertise. This IET-accredited degree will set you on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer! 🌟

Entry Requirements:

• A Levels: Need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, including a Grade B in Maths and at least one other STEM or engineering subject. ➕
• GCSEs: A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English Language, Maths, and an Additional STEM subject. 📚

*Please note: If you already have a relevant degree, you won't be eligible for this programme.*

Awesome Benefits:

• 💸 Competitive starting salary: £24,000 per annum
• 📈 Performance-related pay uplifts
• 🏖️ 201 hours of holiday per year (plus a company day and bank holidays!)
• Pensions: Contributory Company Pension
• 🏥 Health Care Cash Plan
• 🏡 Hybrid/flexible working options
• 🆘 Employee assistance programme
• 💡 Learning and development support
• 🎉 Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• 🎁 Life Cover
• 🤝 80 Hours Volunteering per year (for the first two years)

About Us:

At Thales, the work we do is vital, which means all roles are subject to security requirements. Thales is an equal opportunities employer – diversity and inclusion are key to our success! 🌍❤️

Our Recruitment Process:

1. Apply Online: Register your interest! You only need to apply for one role initially – you can explore more later. 🌐

2. Upload Your CV: Make your experience shine! 📄

3. Check Emails: Look out for an invitation to apply from recruiting@jobalerts.thalesgroup.com. 📧

4. Complete Application: Follow the email link to finish your application. You can select one primary role and up to three additional ones. 📝

5. Online Tests: Show us what you've got! These tests assess your suitability. 🧠

6. Virtual Assessment Centre: If you progress, you'll join a virtual assessment centre with group exercises and interviews. 💻

7. Job Offer: Successful candidates will receive an offer from Thales! 🎉

For more info on our Future Talent programme, check out Thales Future Talent - Connectr.

Important Dates:

• Assessment Centres: February - May 2027
• Induction Week: Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027
• Applications Close: 11:59 PM on Wednesday, 17 February 2027. 🚨 APPLY EARLY! Roles can close sooner if we get lots of applications. 🚨

UK Right to Work & Security Clearance:

To be considered, you MUST have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to pass UK Government security checks (BPSS screening and potentially SC clearance). This typically requires living in the UK continuously for the last five years. You'll need to provide evidence of your identity, right to work, any time spent overseas, and your employment/education history. 🇬🇧

Ready to Apply?

Hit the apply button to kickstart your engineering journey! Don't delay – apply early to secure your spot! 👉 🚀

Key responsibilities

• Supporting systems requirements and design activities
• Contributing to project reviews
• Participating in system testing and validation activities
• Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving
• Visiting customer sites, platforms and installations to support surveys, trials and system deployment where required

Skills