Machine Learning Apprentice Level 6 – Hybrid, Paid Tuition

thales; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,000 per annum

Hybrid/flexible working options

Tuition fees fully paid

Permanent role from start

Employer pension

Job summary

Thales in Templecombe is offering a 2027 Machine Learning Apprentice - Level 6 AI Engineer, a permanent apprenticeship combining academic study with real engineering work. You will join our Specialist Underwater Systems Engineering team to deliver AI-driven solutions for critical missions.

The programme runs 23 months, includes hands-on training, and enables payment of tuition while you study, with a pathway to a permanent role and recognised qualifications such as the AI Engineer qualification.

Qualifications

• A Levels required with Maths at grade B or above.
• One other relevant subject (Physics, Computer Science, Software, ICT).
• Alternative: Level 4/5 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Work with Underwater Systems specialists and software developers to create novel solutions.
• Develop solutions with partners across Thales, academia and industry.
• Participate in testing and validation activities.
• Assist with engineering investigations and problem solving.
• Visit customer sites to support surveys, trials and deployment.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on live projects.

Skills

A Levels

Maths (3 A Levels with B or above)

Education

A Levels

GCSEs English & Maths

Level 4/5 apprenticeship

Physics / CS / Software / ICT

Job description

Thales in Templecombe is offering a 2027 Machine Learning Apprentice - Level 6 AI Engineer, a permanent apprenticeship combining academic study with real engineering work. You will join our Specialist Underwater Systems Engineering team to deliver AI-driven solutions for critical missions.

The programme runs 23 months, includes hands-on training, and enables payment of tuition while you study, with a pathway to a permanent role and recognised qualifications such as the AI Engineer qualification.