Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
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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