2026 Hardware Engineering Apprentice - Crawley

Design, implement and test engineering solutions in accordance with Thales procedures Attendance at project reviews Creation of functional and physical system architectures Preparation of engineering specifications, interface control documents & test documentation Deliver tasks on time and to the required quality Work as a team-player asking for guidance and direction where necessary Develop knowledge and skills within the engineering discipline Effectively communicate engineering issues related to own tasks

Training:

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 Hardware Engineering Apprentice, you will be studying towards a BEng in Electro-mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham.

Delivered over 5 years via a blended learning model, your study will combine on campus taught lectures, with online and work-based learning. You can typically expect to study on campus for 4-weeks per academic year, delivered in 1-week blocks.

At the end of the programme, and following End Point Assessment you will have achieved a (fully funded) accredited BEng in Electro-mechanical Engineering, as well as a Level 6 Electro-mechanical Degree Apprenticeship qualification.

Training Outcome:

Will qualify with a BEng in Electro-mechanical Engineering and be a permanent Hardware Engineer within the Thales business.

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 :
37 hours a week, Monday– Thursday 8 hours a day, Friday 5 hours (Flexible start time between 07:00 and 09:30)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Team working