2027 AI Engineer Apprentice - Level 6 - Crawley

Working as part of our AI and engineering community, you will contribute to live projects across the machine learning lifecycle, collaborating with software, data, systems and domain specialists to turn needs into secure, maintainable solutions.

Role

  • Preparing, exploring and validating data for machine learning use cases
  • Developing and evaluating machine learning models and AI-enabled software components
  • Writing clean, tested and documented code using appropriate engineering tools and practices
  • Supporting model integration, deployment, monitoring and performance improvement
  • Contributing to technical reviews, experiments and structured problem solving
  • Working with experienced engineers and researchers on live projects

Training

You will study towards a Level 6 AI Engineer apprenticeship with QA, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to build and apply artificial intelligence responsibly in an engineering environment.

The programme is delivered through a virtual learning model, combining:

  • Live virtual lectures (28 days)
  • Online learning resources
  • Self-directed study

After the apprenticeship you will role of into the business as a AI Engineer. 

Apprenticeship Standard
Machine learning engineer (level 6)
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Working Week
Flexible working. Monday - Thursday, 8 hours per day. Friday, 5 hours.
Expected Duration
2 Years
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Wednesday, 17th February 2027
Start Date
Monday, 6th September 2027

Desired Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • 5 GCSE's Including English and Maths GCSE, grade Grade 9-4 (A-C) (Essential)
  • 3 A Levels in Maths and a relevant subject A Level, grade C or above with a B in Maths (Essential)

About the Employer

THALES UK LIMITED
Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 4 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Defence and Security, Digital Identity and Security.

Job Details

Company
THALES UK LIMITED
Location
Manor Royal, Crawley, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£24,000 a year
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