Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship: Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Apprentice

At AVIRE, we develop life-saving technologies for people in high-rise buildings. Whether it's helping someone with reduced mobility stay safe in a fire, or ensuring emergency calls get through when every second counts, we design systems that protect lives. We're looking for a curious, committed apprentice to join our supportive, close-knit engineering team and grow into an expert electronics engineer.

This is a four-year degree apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with expert tuition delivered by our partners at Newbury College, fully funded by AVIRE. You'll gain a university-level qualification without the debt, while earning a competitive salary that grows as you do.

You'll be supported every step of the way, joining a collaborative international team that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and trusts you to contribute from day one.

Learn more about the team you’ll be joining at https://www.avire-global.com/en-uk/team/ or read about one of our current apprentices - Madison O’Donoghue’s -story at https://www.avire-global.com/en-us/team/madison-odonoghue/

What you'll do

Throughout the programme, you'll be given the tools, mentorship, and coaching you need to:

Design and develop electronic systems that keep people safe Break complex problems into manageable pieces, then find elegant ways to solve them Learn programming languages like C, C++, Python, Rust and SPARK Use specialist software (ECAD) to create and test circuit designs Understand real-world engineering factors like thermal design and electromagnetic compatibility Develop test plans, prototypes and products for full-scale manufacture Plan projects, assess risk and manage timelines Learn about international safety regulations and design standards Consider the business side too - including product costing and manufacturing scale-up Most of all, develop into a well-rounded engineer who designs with care, thinks creatively, and acts with purpose

Training:
This is a four-year degree apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with expert tuition delivered by our partners at Newbury College, fully funded by AVIRE You'll gain a university-level qualification without the debt, while earning a competitive salary that grows as you do

Training Outcome:
This could lead on to a permanent position on successful completion of the Degree Apprenticeship 

Employer Description:

AVIRE designs life-saving technology for lifts and high-rise buildings - from emergency communication systems to safety sensors. Our products are used in over four million buildings worldwide, keeping millions of people safe every single day.

We're part of Halma - a FTSE 100 group of companies working to make the world safer, cleaner and healthier. That gives us the scale to invest and the freedom to move fast. You'll be joining a company that builds with purpose and backs its people to grow.



Working Hours :
Full-time, up to 5 days per week on site (at our offices or college). Maidenhead SL6 7RJ (training at Newbury College, RG14 7TD). Hours to be discussed at interview.

Skills:
Curious about how things work,Love finding solutions,Enjoys working with others,Shares ideas,Learns through collaboration,Interested in building tech,Interested in helping people,Takes pride in your work,Sees projects through


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  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: NEWBURY COLLEGE
  • Posted: 27-Jul-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk