Electronic Design Apprenticeship; Level 6 Degree

About AWE We’re a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety, and that of our NATO allies. Our work is critical. We’re delivering Astraea, the next warhead for the UK’s nuclear deterrent and pushing the boundaries of nuclear science and technology.

But that’s just part of the story. We support the UK government in a range of vital areas – from counter terrorism to global nuclear test monitoring to building a world‑class community of experts in nuclear science. This is work that protects lives and strengthens national security. At AWE, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find purpose, growth, and a community like no other.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to learn from the best, develop your skills, and be part of something truly unique. Be extraordinary at AWE.

As an Electronic Design Apprentice, you will start by learning the basics of electronics through practical projects. You will then spend time in different teams across the business, building your skills and understanding how electronics are used ngside this, you will attend college part‑time to work towards a Higher National Diploma (HND). After completing your HND, you will move into the final two years of your apprenticeship, where you will complete further placements and work towards your Apprenticeship End Point Assessment, which is the final stage of your degree apprenticeship.

Through a mix of college learning, planned placements and hands‑on experience at work, you will develop skills in:

• Basic electronic theory
• Recognising and understanding different electronic components
• Circuit design
• Circuit construction
• Semiconductor theory
• Finding and fixing faults in electronic circuits
• Recording and explaining your work clearly
• Test and measurements

On completion, you will be ready to join one of our engineering teams as an Electronic Design Engineer. Depending on the business need and the experience you develop, your career could include:

• Analogue Electronic Engineer – designing and supporting electronic circuits that control power supplies and other equipment.
• Firmware Engineer or Digital Electronic Engineer – creating the instructions and digital designs that help electronic systems work, using specialist languages such as VHDL or System Verilog.
• Pulsed Power Engineer – working with high‑voltage power systems, energy storage and switching equipment.
• RF Electronic Engineer – working with radio‑frequency systems, including equipment that sends and receives signals.
• Embedded Software Engineer – writing software that is built into electronic devices and systems, using programming languages such as C++ or Java.
• Electronic Systems Engineer – helping to define what a system needs to do, how it should be designed, and how to check that it works correctly.

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We’re looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in electronics and keen to learn. If you enjoy solving problems, working with technology and understanding how things work, this could be a great opportunity for you. A practical interest in engineering and technology Confidence using computers and learning new software Excellent teamwork and communication skills A good awareness of health and safety The ability to follow instructions accurately A positive, motivated attitude and a passion for learning This apprenticeship includes a lot…