Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship

Position: 2026 Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship
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r0298293location: crawley, united kingdomthales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.together

we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At thales uk, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of aerospace, defence, security and space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you;

whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
** 2026 hardware engineering apprentice - level 6 electro-mechanical degree apprenticeship
**** start date:
** 07 september 2026
** salary:** £24,000 per annum
** employee type:
** permanent
* * location:
** crawley
* * working schedule:*
* * 37 hours a week,
* * monday – thursday 8 hours a day, friday 5 hours (flexible start time between 07:00 and 09:30)
*** what the role has to 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 this exciting hardware apprentice role will develop your skills by the designing and implementation of the engineering solutions in accordance with programme and product requirements. Typical tasks will range from requirements management via the design and development cycle, to test, integration and validation of complex products and systems.
** key responsibilities:
*** design, implement and test engineering solutions in accordance with thales procedures
* attendance at project reviews
* creation of functional and physical system architectures
* preparation of engineering specifications, interface control documents & test documentation
* deliver tasks on time and to the required quality
* work as a team-player asking for guidance and direction where necessary
* develop knowledge and skills within the engineering discipline
* effectively communicate engineering issues related to own tasks through our degree apprenticeship you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand engineering from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who is able to manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in engineering and thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve a degree qualification.
** apprentice programme:
** as a hardware engineering apprentice you will be studying towards a beng in electro-mechanical engineering at the university of nottingham.delivered over 5 years via a blended learning model, your study will combine on campus taught lectures, with online and work-based learning. You can typically expect to study on campus for a minimum of 4 weeks per academic year, delivered in 1 week blocks.

At the end of the programme, and following end point assessment, you will have achieved a (fully funded) accredited beng in electro-mechanical engineering, as well as a level 6 electro-mechanical degree apprenticeship…