2025 Electronics Engineering Apprentice - Reading

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 A methodical and structured approach to problem investigation

Training:
As an Electrical Engineer Apprentice you will be studying towards a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at London South Bank University. For the duration of this 4.5 year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our Engineering function in Reading You will be given one day per week in which to focus on your studies. For the other four days you will be working in the business, applying your university learning in a real-life engineering environment

Training Outcome:
At the end of the programme you be working as an Electrical Engineer with Thales Engineering

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 a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday). Start and end time per day will be confirmed by manager

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