Higher Apprentice Mechanical / Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A major defense and aerospace company in Portsmouth is seeking candidates for a role focused on measuring and diagnosing electrical and electronic assemblies. Ideal applicants will have relevant engineering qualifications such as an Apprenticeship or Higher National Certificate. Salary starts at £22,500 with progressional increases, and various employee benefits are offered, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Level 4 Apprenticeship in Engineering required.
• Higher National Certificate in Engineering preferred.
• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject.

Responsibilities

• Measure and verify technical performance on electrical assemblies.
• Utilize diagnostic testing equipment to ensure specifications.
• Gain expertise in using Multimeters and Oscilloscopes.

Education

Level 4 Apprenticeship Certificate (Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard)

Higher National Certificate in Engineering

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A-C including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject

Job description

Responsibilities

• Utilising engineering drawings, data and documentation in order to undertake the measuring, diagnosing & verification of technical performance on a wide range of electrical and electronic assemblies and components
• This covers sensors, automatic voltage regulators, wiring harnesses and other bespoke assemblies
• Gaining knowledge and expertise in the use of a wide range of common and specialist measuring and diagnostic testing equipment such as Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, and other Automated Testing Equipment, in order to follow a technical testing specification and process to ensure individual components and assemblies meet the required specification

Qualifications

• Level 4 Apprenticeship Certificate (Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard)
• Higher National Certificate in Engineering
• 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
  • 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)

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Starting from £22,500 with annual progression through the scheme duration, 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.

About BAE Systems

The Maritime Team: With collaboration, innovation and a laser-like customer focus at its core, Maritime & Land Defence Solutions is growing a strong, long-term UK product and support business. It focuses on four key areas: Future Warship Support, Underwater Battlespace, Future Land Capability and Future Air Defence, encompassing both major investment in new products and cutting-edge technologies that deliver real benefits to its customers.

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.