2026 Algorithms Engineering Apprentice - Templecombe

Join us as an Algorithm Engineering Apprentice where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in designing the signal processing and AI algorithms that power the world's leading sonar systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team of experts to create complex systems for our customers. This role promises an exciting journey into the world of sonar technology!

As an Algorithm Engineering Apprentice, you will experience and develop crucial skills in the following areas:

Problem-solving methods and approaches Effective communication skills in both writing reports and giving presentations Knowledge and application of the key digital technologies such as data science or AI/ML Signal processing (such as audio, image, video processing) and information processing (raw data or structured data) Effective algorithm design and implementations, and importance of verification and validation An understanding of foundational concepts in mathematics and physics that apply to underwater acoustic systems Conduct high level of systems analysis with supporting application of science and mathematics Scientific and numerical programming and scripting languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python)

Training:

You will enrol onto the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Warwick University, following the Software Engineering pathway. For the duration of this 4-year programme, you will combine university studies with practical application, working within the team at Templecombe.

This programme is delivered via a block release delivery model, which includes a blend of on campus delivery and remote learning. For the rest of the time, you will be working in the business for 4 days per week and will be given 1 day per week to focus on your apprenticeship studies.

Training Outcome:

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be working as a software engineer within one of the Thales UK businesses. Your final qualification will be a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, plus the Level 6-degree apprenticeship qualification.

Employer Description:
Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. We support businesses, organisations, and governments in addressing tomorrow’s major challenges by developing advanced Defence, Security, Cybersecurity, Digital Identity, and Aerospace solutions, in the most sustainable, responsible, and ethical manner.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8 hours per day. Friday, 5 hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working