2027 Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Crawley
If you’re passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for an apprenticeship that blends study with hands-on experience, we’d love to hear from you...
We’re recruiting an apprentice to join our Hardware Engineering team, whilst completing an Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.
Role
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
- And much more….
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 can manage their time, show initiative and have a genuine interest in engineering and Thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve a degree qualification.
Training
You'll work towards a Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Nottingham while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the workplace.
The programme lasts 5.5 years and combines:
- On-campus learning
- Online study
- Practical, work-based learning
You'll typically attend the university for around four weeks each year, delivered in one-week blocks. Throughout the programme, you'll develop both your technical knowledge and practical engineering skills.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, you'll achieve:
- A fully funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- A Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship qualification.
The programme is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers for those wishing to progress towards Chartered Engineer status later in their career.
- Will qualify with a BEng in Electro-mechanical Engineering and be a permanent Hardware Engineer within the Thales business
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
- Training Provider
- UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE
- Working Week
- 37 hours a week, Monday- Thursday 8 hours a day, Friday 5 hours (Flexible start time between 07:00 and 09:30)
- Expected Duration
- 5 Years
- Positions Available
- 4
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 17th February 2027
- Start Date
- Monday, 6th September 2027
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- 5 GCSES including English and Maths GCSE, grade 9-4 (A-C) (Essential)
- Maths plus 2 other subjects A Level, grade BBB or equivalent (Essential)
- Engineering T Level, grade Merit or above (Essential)
- Extend Diploma in an engineering discipline BTEC, grade MMD (Essential)