Degree Apprentice Electronics Hardware Engineering

BAE Systems.; Rochester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for an Electronics Hardware Engineering Apprentice in Rochester. The role involves designing and testing electronics solutions, applying engineering principles, and obtaining a Level 6 BEng (Hons) qualification. Competitive salary starting at £26,000 with benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9–4/A*–C including Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject.
• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and one Engineering or Science/Technical subject.
• An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification in a STEM related subject worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test high-quality electronics solutions.
• Apply engineering principles to all stages of the electronics hardware development process.
• Participate in projects to gain specific electronics engineering competencies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

3 A-levels or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job title: Electronics Hardware Engineering Apprentice

Location: Rochester

Salary: Starting from £26,000 with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you'll be doing:

• You will be trained to design, build and test high-quality electronics solutions.
• You will learn to apply engineering principles to all stages of the electronics hardware development process from requirements through analysis and design, development, implementation, integration and verification.
• In parallel with the academic aspects of the scheme providing a foundation of knowledge, you will be assigned to projects where through on-the-job learning, you will be gaining the specific electronics engineering competence and skills applicable to the complex display and control systems designed and manufactured by BAE Systems, Electronic Systems at Rochester.
• As you progress through the scheme your work will become more challenging with greater responsibility with the end goal of leaving the scheme as a qualified Electronics Hardware Engineer.

What Qualification Will You Get?

You will be a "Degree Apprentice" studying for a Level 6 qualification as part of your overall apprenticeship; in this case a BEng (Hons) in Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development at The University of Greenwich.

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 Electronic Systems Team:

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission‑critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power‑and energy‑management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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.

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)