Electronic And Communication Engineering Degree Apprentice 2027 - Bristol

About the role

🚀 Electronic and Communication Engineering Degree Apprentice - Defence Sector 🚀

Ready to kickstart an epic career in defence tech? 🛡️ Join us as an Electronic and Communication Engineering Degree Apprentice and dive into our 6-year Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship. You'll be working towards a BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Computer Engineering, all while contributing to game-changing defence projects. 💻✨

What you’ll be doing:

• Be a vital part of developing and supporting systems that keep our customers communicating securely, even in the toughest environments. 🌍
• Get hands-on with electronic design, development, testing, and even component-level repair. 💪
• Tackle unique technical challenges in the defence sector that demand innovative solutions. 🤔
• Team up with awesome colleagues from design, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering, plus project management, quality, and supply chain gurus. 🤝
• Sharpen your skills by working with stakeholders, understanding business needs, and nailing project goals. 🎯
• We encourage you to explore different teams and projects across our organisation to broaden your horizons. 🗺️
• Potential for placements at various UK sites (Bristol, Devonport, Ashchurch, Corsham, Hampshire) for a diverse experience. 📍

Your Education & Training:

• Part-time study over the apprenticeship: 3 years at Gloucestershire College (Cheltenham) + 2 years at UWE Bristol (Filton). 📚
• 60 months of academic learning, followed by your End Point Assessment.
• Four days a week working with us, applying your knowledge to real projects and gaining invaluable technical experience. 🧑‍💻
• Develop expertise in:
• Professional engineering skills ✅
• Electrical circuit theory ⚡
• Mathematical modelling for circuit design ➕
• Analogue and digital design techniques 🔄
• Digital Signal Processing 📈
• Fundamentals of structured software design 💡
• Structured programming for embedded software ⌨️
• Embedded software development ⚙️
• Graduate with a BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Computer Engineering! 🎉

Your Future Prospects:

• Step into an engineering role with a competitive salary upon completion. 💰
• Progress towards professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer – a recognised mark of engineering excellence. 🌟
• Follow clear career pathways with our Babcock Role Framework for continuous growth and development. 🚀

What you’ll need to apply:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths, English, and a science/tech/engineering subject.
• 3 A Levels at grade C or above, including Maths and two other STEM subjects, OR 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC.
• Equivalent to 112 UCAS points.
• A full driving licence is essential for frequent travel between multiple sites. 🚗💨
• Important: Due to the nature of defence work, you'll need to achieve and maintain UK security clearances (BPSS, SC, DV). Eligibility may depend on your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency. This post may also require you to be a sole UK national under national security legislation.

What you’ll get from us:

• A supportive and engaging environment to grow your career. 🌱
• Fully funded qualification 🎓
• Personal development training and opportunities 🧠
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays) 🏖️
• Competitive pension scheme 📈
• Employee share scheme 💼
• Flexible benefits (cycle to work, shopping discounts) 🚴‍♀️🛍️
• Opportunities for STEM outreach and volunteering – incredibly rewarding! 🤗

Your Career Development:

• Experience a wide range of exciting projects and gain real-world insights. 🌍
• Automatically enrolled in our Apprentice Development Programme with workshops on wellbeing and performance. 💪

Application Process:

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply ASAP as the programme may close early due to high interest. Don't miss out! 👉

Apply Now! Click the apply button to learn more and submit your application. Remember, applying early gives you the best chance! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Support critical defence projects
• Help develop and support secure communication systems
• Support electronic design, development, testing, and component-level repair
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues across engineering and business teams
• Apply technical learning and knowledge to live projects

Skills