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Engineering

Electronic & Software Engineering Apprenticeship (Degree)

BAKER HUGHES ENERGY TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED · WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Location
Nailsea, Bristol
Postcode
BS48 1BS
Salary
£21,157.50 a year
Duration
3 Years
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
2
Degree awarded
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Start date
31 August 2026
Application deadline
14 July 2026
Posted
17 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000037491

About the role

Daily Duties:

  • Support design of electronic systems and circuits at component level
  • Develop, write and document structured software code
  • Assist with testing products and developing test plans
  • Contribute to project planning (time, resources, contingencies)
  • Work across hardware, embedded software and systems engineering
  • Rotate through manufacturing, design and engineering teams
  • Support fault finding, product validation and qualification
  • Use engineering documentation, quality and HSE systems

Working week

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeEnthusiasticWillingness to learnSelf-motivationStrong interpersonal skills

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Any subject · Grade 4/C+
Essential
GCSE · Any subject · Grade 4/C+
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4/C+
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C+
Essential
GCSE · Science · Grade 4/C+
Essential
A Level · STEM OR Engineering BTEC · Grade C+
Essential
UCAS points or equivalent to · Any subject · Grade 112+

Training & development

  • Rotations across engineering departments (hardware, software, systems, manufacturing)
  • Structured on-site training and project work
  • Mentoring from experienced engineers
  • Hands-on experience with real design and development projects
  • Participation in community and team projects
Additional training
  • Year 1 – Delivered 4.5 days per week
  • Year 2 – Delivered 1.5 days equivalent per week - WC
  • Year 3 – Delivered 1.5 days equivalent per week - WC
  • Year 4 – Delivered 1 day equivalent per week – UWE
  • College will be held at our new Aerospace Skills Academy (ASA) in Filton, Bristol. (BS34 7PA)
Future prospects
  • Progression into roles such as Hardware Engineer, Software Engineer or Systems Engineer
  • Opportunities across global Baker Hughes teams
  • Potential for international travel
  • Continued professional development in engineering

Things to consider

  • Ability to travel independently and reliably to work and university/college
  • This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received
  • Applicants must meet the essential entry requirements set by Baker Hughes. Please ensure all relevant qualifications are clearly included in your application

About BAKER HUGHES ENERGY TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED

The world is always aspiring to better things - and when these ambitions change, the world depends on industrial outcomes and the energy sources that fuel them to make its aspirations real. For more than a century, we have proudly worked within this vital supply and demand cycle between the two - what we call “The Energy Equation™.”

Today, with more than 56,000 employees, conducting business in more than 120 countries, our promise is to rewrite The Energy Equation, sustainably driving human progress, powering global economies, and shaping how the world works and lives.

Website
www.bakerhughes.com/