Electronic Design – Level 6 Apprenticeship

Why this role matters

Design, build, test and understand the electronics that support complex systems. You’ll build practical electronics skills through projects, placements and college learning, developing knowledge in circuit design, components, fault finding, testing and measurements.

Why being onsite will support your development

This is an onsite apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you learn from experienced electronic design specialists, work with real equipment and understand how electronics are used across AWE.

Where this apprenticeship could take you

When you complete your apprenticeship, you could join an engineering team as an Electronic Design Engineer, with possible pathways in analogue electronics, firmware, digital electronics, pulsed power, RF electronics, embedded software or electronic systems engineering.

Working pattern

Onsite apprenticeship based at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off.

The key skills we’re looking for

• Practical electronics: You enjoy designing, building, testing or repairing circuits and electronic systems.
• Problem-solving: You like finding faults, understanding how things work and improving practical solutions.
• Maths confidence: You are comfortable developing the mathematical skills needed for electronic design.
• Teamwork: You can follow instructions, communicate clearly and learn from others.

Entry requirements

An A Level in Maths and another STEM subject at Grade C or above, or equivalent BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND or T Level in a relevant discipline, plus 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.

Security clearance

Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

What happens after you apply

1. Online application: Submit one apprenticeship application before the role closes.
2. Online testing: If eligible, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.
3. Assessment centre: Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre, currently scheduled for 10 February 2027.
4. Offer, medical and clearance: If successful, you’ll move into the offer, medical and security-clearance stages ahead of joining on 1 September 2027.

We review applications as they come in - so we strongly encourage you to apply early.

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