Electrical Engineer Apprentice Level 6

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Abingdon, OX14 3DB

Closes in 21 days (Friday 21 February)

Posted on 27 January 2025

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Summary

Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As a Degree Apprentice Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in learning how to design, manufacture, install and maintain mechanical and electrical services, components, assemblies, and equipment in accordance with current engineering and legislative codes of practice.

Wage
£20,319 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
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:15 to 16:30.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

2

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

  • 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

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Your training course

Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level
  • Utilise modern CAD technology to implement circuit design with understanding of considerations for heat dissipation, electrical interference and other industry specific considerations affecting layout
  • Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms and to allow others to understand and subsequently maintain/modify the code
  • Utilise modelling techniques for circuit design, embedded software development and thermal management
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of design for market, design for manufacturability, design for testability and design for maintainability
  • Ability to develop a test plan for a product that they have developed
  • Ability to explain the process by which a product is introduced into production, including what aspects are discussed at what stage and with whom and how development gateways work
  • Ability to develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, use of contingencies etc. Also techniques for predicting pinch points and strategies for timescale recovery
  • Awareness of international standards and compliance requirements for the products designed by the employer. Ability to discuss the differences between legislative and non-legislative requirements
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic business fundamentals including costs, overheads, gross margin, net margin, profit, and cash
  • Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of basic health and safety principles both in the general workplace and specific to electronic circuit design

Your training plan

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer (degree).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 including Maths and English (grade A* - C (9 - 4))

A Level in:

  • 2 or equivalent (grade C and above)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • 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 for 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 VAC1000298645.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 21 February)

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