Women in Engineering – Apprenticeship Insight Experience – Advanced Technical

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense company is hosting an apprenticeship insight experience designed for individuals interested in engineering careers. This hybrid program runs from 12 January to 6 February 2026 across various UK locations, allowing participants to interview for Level 3 Advanced Technical apprenticeships with potential roles as Engineers. Applicants must be 18+, meet GCSE requirements, and travel costs are the responsibility of participants.

Qualifications

• Open to applicants over 18.
• Must be on track to achieve qualifications by August 2026.
• Valid photographic ID required for on-site sessions.

Responsibilities

• Participants will interview for one of the Level 3 Advanced Technical apprenticeships.
• Could be offered positions as Designer, Metrology, Electrical, or Electronics Engineer.

Education

5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 including Maths, English & Science

4 National 5s Grade C or above in Maths, English, Science & Technical

Job description

Women in Engineering – Apprenticeship Insight Experience – Advanced Technical

This apprenticeship insight experience introduces BAE Systems, engineering and our early careers programmes. It is a hybrid event delivered over four sessions, with two online and two on-site at various locations across the UK.

Program Details

• Hybrid delivery: two online sessions and two on-site sessions.
• Dates: Monday 12 January 2026 to Friday 6 February 2026 (exact dates confirmed prior to start).
• Locations: various UK sites; participants must be able to travel to the site for which they have applied.

Eligibility & Application

• Open to applicants over 18.
• Must be on track to achieve the required qualifications by August 2026.
• Valid photographic ID (passport, driving licence) required for on-site sessions.
• Travel costs for participants are fully responsible.
• Applications close 10 November 2025 (may close earlier).

Qualification Requirements

• England: 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) including Maths, English & Science or Technical Subject.
• Scotland: 4 National 5s Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths, English, Science & Technical (excluding application of Maths), plus 3 Highers at Grade C or above in English, Maths & Science or technical subject (excluding application of Maths).

Outcome

Participants will interview for one of our Level 3 Advanced Technical apprenticeships and could be offered a full-time position such as a Designer, Metrology, Electrical, or Electronics Engineer.