Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship

2026 Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship

Join Thales as a Hardware Engineering Apprentice and develop your career in aerospace and defence technology. This apprenticeship is a Level 6 (BEng) program at the University of Nottingham.

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Start Date: 07 September 2026 Salary: £24,000 per annum Working

Schedule:

37hrs a week, Monday – Thursday 8hrs/day, Friday 5hrs (flexible start 07:00‑09:30)

We offer:

• Earn while you learn
• Job‑specific training experience
• Recognised qualifications
• Permanent role from day one
• Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered

Key responsibilities:

• Design, implement and test engineering solutions in accordance with Thales procedures
• Attend project reviews
• Develop functional and physical system architectures
• Prepare engineering specifications, interface control documents & test documentation
• Deliver tasks on time and to required quality
• Work as a team player, seeking guidance when needed
• Develop knowledge and skills within the engineering discipline
• Effectively communicate engineering issues related to own tasks

Apprentice programme:

• Study towards a BEng in Electro‑Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham
• 5‑year blended learning model: on‑campus lectures, online and work‑based learning
• Full‑funded accredited BEng and Level 6 Electro‑Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship qualification upon completion
• End Point Assessment to demonstrate progress

Requirements:

• 3 A Levels (BBB), including Mathematics (or equivalent BTEC, Level 3 apprenticeship, T Level)
• 5 GCSEs grades A‑C (4‑9) including English and Maths
• Permanent right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo UKSV security clearance (BPSS/SC)

Benefits:

• 201 hours annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discount Portal
• Performance‑related pay uplifts
• 80 hours volunteering a year (first two years)

Closing date: 11:59 pm Thursday 12 February 2026 (may close earlier). Please apply promptly.

Security clearance is required. Please refer to UKSV guidance for details.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer. We support an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process and provide reasonable adjustments for neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability.