As a Systems Engineering Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of the Systems Engineering team, you will support the delivery of systems and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsibilities include 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 and platforms to support surveys, trials and system deployment, and working with experienced engineers on live projects.

The apprenticeship combines on-campus teaching (approximately 12 blocks of 3 days), virtual coaching sessions, and online learning resources. Years 1 and 2 cover Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials and Design, and Computational Skills. Years 3 and 4 progress onto the Design and Development Engineer specialist pathway with work-based projects. Throughout the four-year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills aligned to IET accreditation requirements.

Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum; Performance-related pay uplifts; Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays); 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 (first two years); Earn salary while studying for degree; University tuition fees fully paid; Permanent role from start of apprenticeship.

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, Thales helps build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of the nation by providing extraordinary technology to customers and delivering social value to the UK with products and services.