Acoustics Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering

2026 Acoustics Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

Start Date: 07 September 2026

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Employee type: Permanent

Working

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)

Job Description: The role will develop your engineering skills to become a confident, positive and flexible acoustics hardware engineer with well-honed technical knowledge gained from both academic commitments and on-the-job training. You will be part of a team that supports systems and equipment solutions currently in service with our customer, providing opportunities to work on hardware engineering tasks such as research and design, test and site visits, and cross‑sector collaboration.

• Modelling acoustics effects on sensors and their performance under differing conditions
• Production of digital and physical models
• Specifying requirements and designing solutions
• Undertaking in‑water and in‑air testing
• Working with specialist teams (e.g., materials) to understand impacts on acoustic solutions

What the role has to offer:

• 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 covered

Apprentice Programme: You will study towards a BEng in Electro‑Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham University under the Level 6 Electro‑Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship. The programme runs for five years, with one day per week devoted to academic study and four days in the business applying new skills to real‑life projects. On completion you will hold a BSc in Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, a Level 6 degree apprenticeship qualification, and transition into a permanent role within the business.

Requirements:

• 3 A Levels (BBB) including Maths (excluded A Levels: Citizenship Skills, General Studies, Critical Thinking) or an equivalent engineering BTEC qualification, preceding level apprenticeship, or T Level
• 5 GCSEs 9–4 (A‑C), including Maths and English
• Permanent right to work in the UK
• Capability to obtain BPSS and SC security clearance prior to commencement

Benefits:

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discount Portal
• Performance‑related pay uplifts
• 80 hours volunteering (first two years)

Assessment Centres: Held between February – May 2026. Induction week for all graduates and apprentices runs from 7 September – 11 September 2026.

Closing Date: 11:59 pm on Thursday 12 February 2026.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

All roles are subject to security restrictions. Successful candidates must possess a permanent right to work in the UK and will be required to obtain Government security clearance at BPSS level and full SC clearance in line with UKSV requirements before starting.

Applicants may need to provide evidence of identity, UK work eligibility, time spent abroad over the last five years, and employment/education history during the vetting process.