Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with The University of Warwick.
- Earn a starting salary of £24,000 per annum, with potential for performance-related uplifts.
- Gain hands-on experience in systems engineering, supporting live projects and learning the full engineering lifecycle.
- Applications close on Wednesday 17 February 2027, though roles may close earlier.
- Requires A-Levels with a minimum of 112 UCAS points (including Maths grade B) and strong GCSEs.
About the Role
This is a four-year degree apprenticeship programme leading to a BEng Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with The University of Warwick, following the Product Design and Development Engineer pathway. The programme uses a blended learning approach, combining on-campus teaching, virtual coaching, and online resources.
Years 1 and 2:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials and Design
- Computational skills
Years 3 and 4:
- Progress onto the Design and Development Engineer specialist pathway
- Work-based project
The degree is aligned with IET accreditation requirements and supports the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer.
What You Will Do
As a Systems Engineering Apprentice, you will gain the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours to become a capable engineer. You will support the delivery of systems and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting systems requirements and design activities
- Contributing to project reviews
- Participating in system testing and validation activities
- Assisting with engineering investigations and problem-solving
- Visiting customer sites, platforms, and installations for surveys, trials, and system deployment
- Working with experienced engineers on live projects
What You Will Learn
You will gain experience and knowledge in:
- Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice
- Understanding and working with complex engineering systems
- Different engineering roles and activities across live projects
- The Systems Engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes
- Requirements capture, management, and system design techniques
- Systems engineering tools and methods
- Testing, integration, verification, validation, and qualification (IVVQ) activities
- Structured and methodical approaches to problem-solving and investigation
Entry Requirements
- A Levels: Minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points, including a grade B in Maths and at least one further STEM or engineering subject.
- GCSEs: Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English Language, Mathematics, and an additional STEM subject.
- Applicants who already hold a relevant degree are not eligible.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum
- Performance-related pay uplifts
- Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
- Contributory Company Pension
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Employee assistance programme
- Learning and development support
- Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
- Life Cover
- 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)
Application Process
- Apply Online
- Upload Your CV
- Complete Your Application
- Complete Online Tests
- Virtual Assessment Centre
- Job Offer
Assessment centres will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week is from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.
Security Requirements
All roles are subject to security requirements. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to complete and maintain UK Government security checks (BPSS and SC clearance). To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years.