AI Engineer Apprenticeship — Earn While You Learn (Hybrid)

Thales; Templecombe; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £24,000 p.a.

Hybrid/flexible working options

Learning and development support

Health Care Cash Plan

Pension

Job summary

Thales invites applicants to join a Machine Learning Apprenticeship within the Specialist Underwater Systems Engineering team. The 23‑month AI Engineer programme at Level 6 combines virtual delivery with hands-on projects, enabling rapid development of AI systems for Navy and export customers.

You will learn AI system development, testing, and IVVQ practices, with final certification options and a potential permanent role upon completion.

Qualifications

• Three A Levels Grade B or above in Maths and at least one other relevant subject (Physics, CS, Software, ICT) or Level 4/5 apprenticeship.
• GCSEs: minimum five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A-C) English and Maths.
• Please note that Computer Science graduates are not eligible due to funding restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Working with Underwater Systems specialists and software developers to create novel solutions.
• Developing solutions with partners across the multinational Thales organisation, academia and industry.
• Participating in 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

A Levels (Maths + Physics/CS)

GCSEs English and Maths 9-4

Level 4/5 apprenticeship

Job description

Thales invites applicants to join a Machine Learning Apprenticeship within the Specialist Underwater Systems Engineering team. The 23‑month AI Engineer programme at Level 6 combines virtual delivery with hands-on projects, enabling rapid development of AI systems for Navy and export customers.

You will learn AI system development, testing, and IVVQ practices, with final certification options and a potential permanent role upon completion.