Design / Fashion

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.

Entry requirement

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.

Working pattern

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

Key dates

Applications close: 10 January 2027 | Assessment centre: 10 February 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027

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.

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.

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.