Electronics Hardware Engineer Degree Apprenticeship 2027

Airbus; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £23,000

37 hours per week

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Plus many more flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Defence & Space in Newport, South Wales, offers a four-year degree apprenticeship in Cyber Security. You will be trained in high grade cryptographic development, learn about Ectocryp and CertSecure, and join a team delivering the next generation of encryption devices while earning a degree and receiving on‑the‑job training.

From day one you rotate through departments, gaining managerial and technical skills and the chance for European assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 120–160 UCAS points with A levels including Maths and a numerate subject
• BTEC National Diploma (PP) or BTEC Extended Diploma (PPP)
• And 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including Maths and English Language or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Master managerial and technical skills during the four-year apprenticeship
• Rotational placements across departments with focused training
• Opportunities for European assignments and professional networking
• Be guided through placements with the wider business, customers and suppliers

Skills

Electronics design

Soldering IPC

Schematic capture

PCB design

Education

UCAS points 120–160 (A levels including Maths and numerate subject)

BTEC National Diploma / Extended Diploma

GCSE Maths & English 4/C or above

Tools

CAD software

Schematic capture tools

Job description

Airbus Defence & Space in Newport, South Wales, offers a four-year degree apprenticeship in Cyber Security. You will be trained in high grade cryptographic development, learn about Ectocryp and CertSecure, and join a team delivering the next generation of encryption devices while earning a degree and receiving on‑the‑job training.

From day one you rotate through departments, gaining managerial and technical skills and the chance for European assignments.