Systems Engineering Apprentice Level 7

Summary

You will play a pivotal role in collaborating closely with experienced systems engineers, benefiting from appropriate guidance and support. You will gain proficiency in developing and applying state-of-the-art systems engineering approaches to support the design and realisation of VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) systems.

Wage

£32,729 a year

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Pension Scheme and Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%, except those in Year 1 who are in full time education during the given financial year.

Training course

Systems engineer (degree) (level 7)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:15 to 16:30.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Systems Engineering is a transdisciplinary and integrative approach to enable the successful realisation, use, and retirement of engineered systems, using systems principles and concepts, and scientific, technological, and management methods.

Complete national academic qualification as defined by the apprenticeship training standard
Attend designated training provider, develop and attain a good knowledge of technical skills
Represent the UKAEA Organisation and attend external outreach and careers events

Where you’ll work

Culham Science Centre

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Systems engineer (degree) (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents

Select appropriate lifecycle for a system or element of a system and establish its lifecycle stages and the relationships between them
Define context of a system from a range of viewpoints including system boundaries and external interfaces
Use appropriate methods to analyse stakeholder needs to produce good quality, consistent requirements with acceptance criteria and manage them throughout system development
Identify, analyse, recommend treatment, and monitor and communicate risks and opportunities throughout project
Generate a physical, mathematical, or logical representation of a system entity, phenomenon or process
Apply creativity, innovation and problem solving techniques to system development or operation
Define the systems architecture and derived requirements to produce an implementable solution that enables a balanced and optimum result that considers all stakeholder requirements across all stages of the lifecycle.
Identify, define, and control interactions across system or system element boundaries
Assemble a set of system elements and aggregate into the realised system, product, or service using appropriate techniques to test interfaces, manage data flows, implement control mechanisms, and verify that elements and aggregates perform as expected
Define verification plans (including tests) to obtain objective evidence that a system of system element fulfils its specified requirements and characteristics
Provide objective evidence that the operational system fulfils its business or mission objectives and stakeholder requirements and expectations.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders of the project using the most appropriate medium and techniques including written and verbal presentation,
Integrate a system into its operational environment, including the provision of support activities (e.g. specification of site preparation, training, logistics, etc.)
Define and collect operation data for monitoring and control of a system
Initiate design change proposals in response to system failure or degradation
Create and maintain project management plan, including work breakdown structure, scheduling, and risk management
Balance project scope, time, cost, risk, and resources to optimise product or service quality and return on investment
Manage and control system elements and configuration over the project or programme lifecycle ensuring overall coherence of the design is maintained in a verifiable manner throughout the lifecycle
Plan, execute, and control the storage and provision of information to stakeholders.
Define, coordinate and maintain effective and workable plans across multiple disciplines
Identify concepts and ideas in sciences, technologies and engineering disciplines beyond their own discipline that could benefit the project solution
Partition between discipline technologies and work with specialists to derive discipline specific requirements

Your training plan

Systems Engineer (degree) Level 7.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Degree in:

relevant science, technology, engineering or maths (grade 2:1)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

https://careers.ukaea.uk/current-vacancies/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Dedicated Early Careers events & team building opportunities. Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays.

After this apprenticeship

Individuals will be eligible to apply to a full-time position, the organisation often supports further training, and the role can be a gateway to further career opportunities in more senior positions.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Early Careers Team

EarlyCareers@ukaea.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297992.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 21 February)

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