2026 Engineering (Component) Apprentice - Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree Appre[...]

2026 Engineering (Component) Apprentice - Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Be among the first 25 applicants. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well‑being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part‑time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Start Date: 07 September 2026 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Responsibilities Supporting the team to undertake service‑engineering activities to deadlines and within budget. Develop the key skills and experience in the following: Gain knowledge of engineering subjects; electronic, mechanical and software engineering Familiarise yourself with the key techniques and technologies used in the design and implementation of the product Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Gain knowledge of the different disciplines within the Services function Gain knowledge and be able to use Services tooling and software packages Learn and maintain knowledge of current industry standards for all service disciplines What the Role Has To Offer Earn while you learn Job specific training experience Recognised qualifications Permanent role from day one Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered Apprentice Programme Through our degree apprenticeship you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand engineering from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. As a Component Engineering Apprentice you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme at Warwick University, following the Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Engineer pathway. Delivered via a blended learning model, this programme combines the best of both with on campus delivery plus virtual coaching and online resources. The first 2 years on programme will be common across all pathways and will provide a broad engineering skill set including mechanical, electrical, electronic, materials and design, plus computational. In Year 3 and Year 4 learners will move to their specialist pathway. For the duration of this 4 year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our services function in Crawley. Requirements 112 UCAS tariff points at A Level including a grade B in Maths and at least one further relevant STEM subject (Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics) 5 GCSEs grade 9‑4 (A‑C) including English, Maths and a Science subject Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays) Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Life Insurance Discount Portal Performance‑related pay uplifts 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years) Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps. Recruitment Process Further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent – Connectr. Security Clearance All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements, prior to starting with us. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and/or educational history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. #J-18808-Ljbffr