Degree Apprentice Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Degree Apprentice Electrical & Electronic Engineer to tackle technical challenges in wire-free communications and control systems. Ideal candidates will have strong qualifications in STEM subjects and possess excellent problem-solving skills. This apprenticeship offers a competitive salary and progression through the training scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Applicants must have knowledge in Electrical Engineering and communication systems.
• Experience or education in STEM-related subjects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical challenges related to wire-free communications and digital telephony.
• Involved in the design and development of control systems and instrumentation.
• Support factory acceptance tests and system integration.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Electrical engineering principles

Communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject

3 A-levels including Maths and Engineering or Science

Job description

Job title:

Degree Apprentice Electrical & Electronic Engineer

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria)

Salary:

£23,493 per annum, with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing:

• The field of Electrical Engineering encompasses two distinct areas: Internal Communications and Platform Data Systems (ICPDS) and Control and Instrumentation (C&I)
• In the realm of ICPDS, you will focus on resolving technical challenges related to wire‑free communications, digital/IP telephony, POTS, visual surveillance, distributed media systems, broadcast audio, and fibre optics
• In Control and Instrumentation, you will be dedicated to tackling technical inquiries such as conceptual design and development of control and instrumentation systems, engineering outputs for procurement and manufacturing, factory acceptance tests, system integration, supplier liaison, defect resolution, dockside test organisation support, sea trials, in‑service/through‑life support, upgrades, modifications, and application of learning from experience

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Engineering Team:

Engineering is at the heart of the Submarines business - so our Engineering Degree Apprentices progress into roles at the very forefront of technological advancement for the Royal Navy fleet.

The Submarines team:

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state‑of‑the‑art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject AND 1 of the following: 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject

OR

An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points)