2026 Algorithms Engineering Apprentice - Cheadle
Role
Join us as an Algorithm Engineering Apprentice where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in designing the signal processing and AI algorithms that power the world's leading sonar systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team of experts to create complex systems for our customers. This role promises an exciting journey into the world of sonar technology!
As an Algorithm Engineering Apprentice, you will experience and develop crucial skills in the following areas:
- Problem-solving methods and approaches
- Effective communication skills in both writing reports and giving presentations
- Knowledge and application of the key digital technologies such as data science or AI/ML
- Signal processing (such as audio, image, video processing) and information processing (raw data or structured data)
- Effective algorithm design and implementations, and importance of verification and validation
- An understanding of foundational concepts in mathematics and physics that apply to underwater acoustic systems
- Conduct high level of systems analysis with supporting application of science and mathematics
- Scientific and numerical programming and scripting languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python)
Training
You will be studying towards a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, following the Software Engineering Pathway. This is a Gold accredited programme by Tech Partnership Degrees. For the duration of this 4-year programme, you will be given one day per week in which to attend Manchester Metropolitan University. For the other 4 days you will be working in the business, applying your university learning and gaining a breadth of experience within the software function.
- At the end of the apprenticeship you will be working as an Algorithm engineer within the Thales UK business
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
- Working Week
- Monday- Thursday 8 hours per day and 5 hours on a Friday Shifts to be confirmed
- Expected Duration
- 4 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 12th February 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- 5 GCSE's Including English and Maths GCSE, grade 9-4 (A-C) (Essential)
- 3 A Level's including Maths and relevant STEM A Level, grade BBC (Essential)
About the Employer
- Company
- THALES UK LIMITED
- Location
- Dolphin House, Ashurst Drive, Stockport, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £24,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- THALES UK LIMITED
- Location
- Dolphin House, Ashurst Drive, Stockport, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £24,000 a year
- Posted