2026 Academy Engineer Apprentice – Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship – Mechatronic Engineering Job at Belfast Full Time

Location: Belfast, United KingdomTogether 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 thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats 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. 2026 Academy Engineer Apprentice – Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship – Mechatronic Engineering*Start Date: 07 September 202 Salary:6 £24,000 per ann Employee type:um Perman Location:ent Bel Working Schedule:fast Monday Thursday 0800-1645, Friday 0800-1200 (flexible working avail What the role has to offer:able) 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 c Responsibilitiesovered:Our Mechatronics apprenticeship will let you explore different types of engineering before you make an informed decision to specialise in Hardware (Mechanical or Electrical), Software or Systems Engineering unites the principles of mechanics, electronics and software. It combines mechanical engineering, problem solving and design skills with expertise in digital electronics and computing systems to produce advanced products and systems through automation and the use of exciting Apprentice Engineer roles will develop your mechatronic engineering skills to become a confident, positive and flexible engineer with well-honed technical knowledge. You will support the team to deliver solutions to deadline and budget. Example activities include: Creation of innovative design concepts for missile sub-systems and vehicle integration solutions using CREO Generation of detailed drawings for the manufacture of high precision-machined components Generation of assembly drawings of electro/optical/mechanical systems and sub-systems Interaction with stress, aerodynamics, manufacturing, procurement and supply base to ensure optimised, robust, cost effective designs Participate in and contribute to company continuous improvement projects Experience of working in a multi-disciplined agile environment Organisational skills with well-rounded communication and relationship building ab Apprenticeship Programme: GCSE Mathematics ideally at Grade A, albeit Grade C + considered depending on specific level 3 qualifications as per the Ulster University BEng Mechatronic Engineering degree entry requirements. GCSE English Language Grade C or above or Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy112 UCAS points (A Level BBC) including Grade B in a STEM Subject (Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, DT, Engineering, Electronics, Double Award Science/Applied Science). Or equivalent BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM) to include a merit in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Combination of smaller BTEC Diploma plus A levels or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications as per the Ulster University BEng Mechatronic Engineering degree entry requirementsYou will be studying towards with our partners at the in their is a 4 year fast track programme. In the 1st year, you will attend university lectures and tutorials over 4 days per week, remotely complete Thales engineering project work and spend 1 day a week onsite developing your engineering knowledge. From 2nd year onwards, you will be in university 1 day a week and 4 days working in engineering, embedding your university learning in a real-life engineering environment.a Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship, finishing with a BEng Mechatronic Engineering degree,Ulster UniversityBelfastRequirements:ilities Life Insurance Discount Portal Performance-related pay uplifts 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February – May 2026. Induction week for all Graduates and Apprentices will take place from Monday 7 September – Friday 11 September 2026. Our applications will close at on , this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of with details of next steps.**PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY.*Recruitment Process:For 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 .Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all of our roles are subject to security restrictions.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 below, prior to starting with us.This role requires Security Cl Please Note: due to funding obligations (i) applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme (ii) this opportunity is available in Belfast and open to all Northern Ireland residents. In addition, Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the programme is necessary. Health Care Cash PlanCompany Pension201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)Benefitsearance (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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.*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 Closing date: of your identity, eligibility 11.59pm to Thursday 12 February 2026 work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history. . February 2026 For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link –

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