Research & Development Engineer- Level 6 Apprenticeship

Honeywell Aerospace; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace technology company is seeking an Aerospace Apprentice Engineer to join their Research & Development team in Yeovil. The role involves working on cutting-edge aerospace technology projects, requiring a strong foundation in engineering principles and a degree level qualification such as BEng or BSc in Electromechanical engineering. Candidates should possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. The position provides a dynamic opportunity to innovate in the aerospace field and contribute to exciting projects.

Benefits

Dynamic career opportunities

Global team collaboration

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree level Electromechanical Engineer apprenticeship standard required.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles essential.
• Passion for aerospace technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aerospace technology projects.
• Communicate technical information effectively.
• Follow systematic approaches for engineering problems.
• Produce mechanical and electrical designs using CAD.
• Plan and manage engineering projects.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Creativity

Good coordination & dexterity

Education

BEng Electromechanical engineering

BSc engineering

GCSE in Double Science (grade 4‑9)

GCSE in English (grade 4‑9)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4‑9)

2 STEM‑related subjects at A‑Level (grades A‑C)

Job description

Overview

Join our Apprenticeship Scheme within the Research & Development department at Honeywell Aerospace in Yeovil. You will be working on novel aerospace technology research projects, Design, Project Engineering, Test Engineering & Design, Systems Engineering, supplier management including some business travel in UK/EU/USA. Aerospace Apprentice Engineers will work primarily within a specific engineering discipline inside the Research and Development department, such as Design, Test, Project or Systems Engineering. You will focus on all aspects related to the requirements of technology readiness levels (TRLs), to develop various types of aerospace technologies, from the conception of the idea to TRL6 which demonstrates real‑world operation and compliance of the technology.

Responsibilities

• Design
• Develop
• Specify
• Analyse
• Test
• Validate
• Work to satisfy TRL requirements
• Assist and own R&D projects; communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and digital tools.
• Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
• Establish and report engineering design briefs.
• Produce mechanical and electrical designs, drawings or sketches using CAD and manual systems.
• Model real‑world mechanical systems efficiently.
• Select the design solution for a given electro‑mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform decisions.
• Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
• Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro‑mechanical product validation and approval.
• Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
• Write and document structured programming code for electro‑mechanical systems.
• Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand‑fitting techniques.
• Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
• Plan, manage, and lead engineering projects.
• Perform risk management for engineering activities.
• Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
• Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and digital tools.
• Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• Degree level Electromechanical Engineer apprenticeship standard includes:
• Level 6 (integrated degree) – BEng Electromechanical engineering or BSc engineering or another engineering degree that fully aligns to the apprenticeship KSBs.
• GCSE in Double Science (grade 4‑9), English (grade 4‑9), Maths (grade 4‑9).
• 2 STEM‑related subjects at A‑Level (grades A‑C).
• Other relevant qualifications and industry experience may be considered; the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creativity
• Good coordination & dexterity

Benefits

When you join Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that shape the future. That means changing the way we fly, fuelling jets in an eco‑friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe, and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell gives you access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.