As a Machine Learning Apprentice, you will develop technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working with Underwater Systems specialists and software developers, you will support rapid delivery of novel solutions for Royal Navy and export customers. The role includes working on live projects, participating in testing and validation activities, assisting with engineering investigations, visiting customer sites, and learning systems engineering processes and AI methodologies.

Level 6 AI Engineer Apprenticeship with QA covering AI System Development and Automation, AI Solution Design and Testing, Deep Learning and Transformers, Business Process Optimisation with AI, Security, Ethics and Explainable AI, and Leading AI and Future Innovation. Delivered via virtual model combining instructor-led live workshops (28 days) and interactive labs with self-paced learning over 23 months.

On completion, opportunity to achieve Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) in addition to IfATE L6AIE Qualification.

Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum; Performance-related pay uplifts; Holiday entitlement of 201 hours per year plus 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); Private medical insurance; Buying or selling annual leave; Cycle to work schemes; Paid volunteering day; Stocks and shares; Annual bonus (depending on role).

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 by supporting the security and stability of the nation with extraordinary technology to customers and delivering social value to the UK.