Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
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Electronics Engineering Degree Apprentice

Leonardo
£23,500
Luton
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 4.5-year Electronics Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, leading to a BEng (Hons) qualification.
  • Gain practical engineering experience through rotations and specialist team placements.
  • Starting salary of £23,500 per year, with increases as you progress.
  • Requires 120 UCAS points (including Maths and Physics) and specific GCSEs.
  • Hybrid working available in Luton.

About the Role

This is a 4.5-year Electronics Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.

What You'll Do

  • Spend the first 2 years rotating through different Electronics disciplines to identify strengths and interests.
  • From year three, join a specialist team of engineers within Integrated Project Teams.
  • Work with experienced engineers to design and test new and existing products.
  • Learn about the engineering lifecycle and solve problems.
  • Support the development of next-generation EW products.
  • Attend university for day and block release to complete your Embedded Electronics & Systems Design Apprenticeship (ST0151), including a BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
  • Record learning activities and evidence for competency in set criteria.
  • Complete a project as part of your degree in your final placement.
  • Grow your knowledge of an engineering business and the role of an Electronics Engineer.
  • Develop practical engineering skills and understand key processes and technologies.
  • Support early careers activities as a STEM ambassador.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum of 120 UCAS Points at A'Level, including Maths and Physics.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma or equivalent.
  • 5 GCSE grades 4-9 (or A*-C) including English, Maths, Science, plus 2 other subjects.
  • Little professional engineering experience is assumed; not suitable for candidates with an existing engineering, software, or computing degree.

Security Clearance

  • Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years.
  • Some roles require National Security Vetting (NSV), which may have additional residency requirements (generally 5 years continuously in the UK for SC level, 10 years for DV level).

Salary & Benefits

  • Starting Salary: £23,500 per year.
  • Progression: Salary increases as you progress through the apprenticeship.
  • Pension: Award-winning scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Leave: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Wellbeing: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
  • Bonus Scheme: All employees are eligible.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan: Opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
  • Flexible Benefits: Up to £500 annually for private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more.

Location

  • Hybrid working is available.
  • Primary Location: Luton.
  • Encouraged to spend 3-4 days a week on site.

How to Apply

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