Electronics Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Design and Manufacture

2026 electronics engineering apprentice – graduate level design and manufacture

join to apply for the 2026 electronics engineering apprentice – graduate level design and manufacture role at thales.

location: glasgow, united kingdom.

thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including airspace mobility solutions, vehicles and tactical systems and missile defence, optronics, and radar.

Together 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 wellbeing matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you;

whether that’s 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.

start date: 07 september 2026
salary: £24,000 per annum
employee type: permanent
working schedule: 37 hours per week. University days are normally a friday, where you would either attend university in person or virtually. Monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday are the thales working days where you will be on site at thales in glasgow or working from home, where suitable.

do you like to know how things work? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a degree, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry-leading organisation? If so, read on to see what thales has to offer…

• earn while you learn
• job specific training experience
• recognised qualifications
• a support network of students currently on the programme
• various benefits and opportunities to grow your essential skills
• permanent role from day one
• tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered

thales glasgow designs a range of state-of-the-art optronics solutions for the some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world. As an electronics engineer in our glasgow office, you will work as part of a development team and be responsible for technical contributions towards leading edge naval or vehicle-based products. This is a great opportunity to work on state-of-the-art defence equipment and develop the latest optical systems for the mod and a wide range of export customers around the world.

This position will challenge your skills and you will have the flexibility to mould the role to suit your strengths and career development interests.

• build prototypes and test systems
• design and manufacture cables
• modify or repair products within engineering
• electronic engineering design and support

as an electronics engineering apprentice you will be studying at university of strathclyde towards a degree in engineering: design and manufacture (beng hons). For the duration of this 4 year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our engineering function in glasgow. During years 1 and 2 of the degree, learners will study 4 core modules addressing mathematics and numerical tools;

design and production, mechanical engineering systems and electrical and electronic engineering. Years 3 and 4 are designed to develop higher level cognitive skills and enable the continued integration of knowledge, professional competencies and transferable skills via two 60 credit project modules with further opportunities for specialisation via optional modules. You will be given one day per week in…