Higher Apprentice Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Cowes, UK is offering a Higher Apprentice position in Radar Electrical / Mechanical Engineering. Applicants will engage in practical training and contribute to the design and evaluation of radar products while receiving a range of benefits including a competitive salary and flexible health plans. Ideal candidates should have strong academic qualifications in STEM fields.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical subject.
• 3 A-levels at grade C or above with Maths and Engineering or Science.
• Equivalent level 3 vocational qualification with minimum 96 UCAS points.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and verify technical performance on radar products.
• Utilize engineering drawings and documentation.
• Use specialist design and testing equipment.

Skills

Understanding of electronic assemblies

Technical drawing interpretation

Data analysis and evaluation

Education

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

3 A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Engineering measuring tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Job description

Description

Job Title: Higher Apprentice Radar Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

Location: Cowes (Isle of Wight) The first 3 months of your apprenticeship will be spent undertaking initial engineering, health and safety training in the Skills Development Centre located in Portsmouth Naval Base. On successful completion of this training you will transfer to our manufacturing site, located at Cowes, Isle of Wight.

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

What you'll be doing:

• Utilise engineering drawings, data and documentation in order to undertake the design, evaluation, measuring, diagnosing & verification of technical performance on a wide range of mechanical, electrical and electronic assemblies and components found within our complex Maritime and Land based Radar products
• This covers Radio Frequency transmit and receive modules, power regulators, control boards and other bespoke assemblies
• Gain knowledge and expertise in the use of a wide range of common and specialist design, measuring and diagnostic tools & testing equipment, in order to follow a technical specification and process to ensure individual components and assemblies meet the required parameters

What Qualification will you get?

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

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 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.

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
• 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)