Hardware Engineer Apprentice

Electrical/mechanical design engineering for existing and new control systems for Naval applications Create, modify, maintain and manage electrical/mechanical designs Component selection and system implementation Analyse and justify electrical/mechanical based designs and component selection Resolve electrical/mechanical issues throughout hardware design, development, manufacture, integration and qualification Create, modify maintain and manage technical documentation to support contractual deliverables Produce, maintain and manage calculations to support electrical/mechanical design engineering tasks Design, develop and support hardware testing activities Assist with hardware obsolescence management, working closely with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineering to specify, select and deliver suitable alternative hardware To be aware of and comply with company standards of conduct and all relevant statutory requirements

Training:
Day release, once a week at LSBU's Southwark campus

Training Outcome:
Following successful completion of apprenticeship and meeting internal criteria there may be a promotion to Hardware Engineer

Employer Description:

We make the UK and our allies safer through our Defence and Cyber and Intelligence businesses. We offer our early careers joiners the opportunity to explore the latest technologies and solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Flexible and responsive,Self-motivated,Good interpersonal skills,'Can do' attitude