Higher Apprentice Test Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is offering a Higher Apprentice role as an Electrical / Electronic Test Engineer. The position involves gaining experience in manufacturing environments, completing a Level 4 Apprenticeship, and working with engineering data to measure technical performance. Applicants should have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, and A-levels in relevant subjects. The role offers a competitive salary starting from £22,500.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Employee share plans

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical subject.
• 1 subject must be Maths, and 1 must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable experience in manufacturing engineering environments.
• Utilise engineering drawings and data for technical performance measurement.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electronic manufacturing

Measurement diagnostics

Education

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

3 A-levels or equivalent at grade C or above

Job description

Job Title

Higher Apprentice Electrical / Electronic Test 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 where you will develop the skills and knowledge to undertake the role of a Test Engineer.

Salary

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

What you’ll be doing

• You will gain valuable experience in electrical, mechanical and electronic manufacturing engineering environments.
• Test Engineers utilise engineering drawings, data and documentation to undertake the measurement, diagnostics & verification of technical performance on a wide range of electrical and electronic components.

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)