Summary
The Electronics Group design, build, test, and repair a wide variety of electronic systems and devices. We are a group of multidisciplinary electronic engineers and technicians, providing support to numerous internal and external customers, as well as other more specialised groups.
Wage
£23,810 a year
Annual Increases
Training course
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:15 - 16:30
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
5 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* Successfully complete the nationally recognised qualification specified within the apprenticeship standard: Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) / Skills England
* Attend the designated training provider and develop a strong understanding of the technical knowledge and skills required for the role
* Act as an ambassador for UKAEA by representing the organisation at external outreach, engagement, and careers events
* We provide reactive service via tickets, to test and repair systems such as control & instrumentation, data acquisition, sensing, robotics and power supplies. We can also design and deliver large systems in-group, including for example neutral beam power supplies as part of MAST-U-E
* We have highly experienced engineers up to doctorate level, with extensive knowledge of power systems, magnetics, fusionics, sensing and other areas essential to working towards commercial fusion. Our engineers are available to consult on projects at any stage including concept and initial requirements
Where you'll work
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level
* Utilise modern CAD technology to implement circuit design with understanding of considerations for heat dissipation, electrical interference and other industry specific considerations affecting layout
* Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms and to allow others to understand and subsequently maintain/modify the code
* Utilise modelling techniques for circuit design, embedded software development and thermal management
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of design for market, design for manufacturability, design for testability and design for maintainability
* Ability to develop a test plan for a product that they have developed
* Ability to explain the process by which a product is introduced into production, including what aspects are discussed at what stage and with whom and how development gateways work
* Ability to develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, use of contingencies etc. Also techniques for predicting pinch points and strategies for timescale recovery
* Awareness of international standards and compliance requirements for the products designed by the employer. Ability to discuss the differences between legislative and non-legislative requirements
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic business fundamentals including costs, overheads, gross margin, net margin, profit, and cash
* Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of basic health and safety principles both in the general workplace and specific to electronic circuit design
Training schedule
* Through UKAEA’s Apprenticeship Scheme, you will build the technical expertise, practical experience, and wider professional skills required for both your current role and future career progression
* This is achieved through a combination of formal off‑the‑job learning and on‑the‑job training within a real working environment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Minimum of 5 including Maths & English (grade A* - C (9 - 4))
A Level in:
3 A Levels or Level 3 Qualification Equivalent (grade A* - C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
The scheme requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.