2027 Systems Engineering Apprentice

thales; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary while studying

University tuition fees paid

Hybrid/flexible working options

Permanent role from start

Job summary

Thales in Templecombe, UK, is offering a 2027 Systems Engineering Apprentice with a four-year degree apprenticeship in collaboration with the University of Warwick. You will study towards a BEng Applied Professional Engineering Degree while gaining hands-on experience in systems engineering.

The role starts 6 September 2027 and pays £24,000 per year. As part of the Systems Engineering team, you will support requirements, design activities, system testing and deployment on live projects, visiting

Qualifications

• A Levels with a Maths B grade and another STEM subject.
• Minimum 112 UCAS tariff points at A Level.
• GCSEs at least five grades 4/C or above including English, Maths and another STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Support systems requirements and design activities.
• Contribute to project reviews.
• Participate in system testing and validation activities.
• Assist with engineering investigations and problem solving.
• Visiting customer sites, platforms and installations to support surveys and trials.
• Working with experienced engineers on live projects.

Education

A Levels with Maths B

UCAS Tariff 112

GCSEs incl English & Maths

Job description

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

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, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

2027 Systems Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Start Date: 6 September 2027

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Employee type: Permanent

Location: Templecombe

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday)

Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits of the programme

• Earn a salary while studying for your degree
• Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment
• Receive job-specific training and development
• Achieve a recognised engineering qualification
• Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship
• Have your university tuition fees fully paid

About the Role

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 our Systems Engineering team, you will support the delivery of systems and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

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
• Working with experienced engineers on live projects

What You Will Learn

• Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice
• Understanding and working with complex engineering systems
• Different engineering roles and activities across live projects
• The Systems Engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes
• Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques
• Systems engineering tools and methods
• Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities
• Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation

Degree Apprenticeship Programme

You will study towards the BEng Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with The University of Warwick , following the Product Design and Development Engineer pathway.

Programme structure

• On-campus teaching (approximately 12 blocks of 3 days)
• Virtual coaching sessions
• Online learning resources

Years 1 and 2

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Materials and Design
• Computational skills

Years 3 and 4

• Progress onto the Design and Development Engineer specialist pathway
• Work based project

Throughout the four‑year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills. Aligned to the IET accreditation requirements, this degree will support those looking to become a Chartered Engineer in future.

Entry Requirements

• A Levels
• Minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points at A Level, including a grade B in Maths and at least one further STEM or engineering subject
• GCSEs
• Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above
• Must include: English Language
• Mathematics
• Additional STEM subject

Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme.

Benefits

• 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)