2025 Systems Engineering Apprentice - Templecombe

As a Systems Engineering Apprentice you will develop the key skills and experience in the following:

Develop an understanding of the required behaviours and codes of practice of a professional engineer Understanding complex systems by working on different roles and tasks on on-going projects Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Lifecycle and activities Familiarity with System Engineering tools and methods for requirements capture, requirements management and system design An understanding of systems test activities including Integration, Validation, Verification & Qualification (IVVQ) and the associated processes and tools A methodical and structured approach to problem investigation

Training:

As a Systems Engineering Apprentice you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme at Warwick University, following the Product Design and Development pathway. Delivered via a blended learning model, this programme combines the best of both with on campus delivery (6 block weeks per year) plus virtual coaching and online resources.

The first two years on programme will be common across all pathways and will provide a broad engineering skill set including mechanical, electrical, electronic, materials and design, plus computational. In Year 3 and Year 4 learners will move to their specialist pathway. For the duration of this 4 year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our Systems function in Templecombe.

Training Outcome:
At the end of the programme you will move into a permanent role within the engineering function.

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, times per day will be confirmed by manager.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative