Overview
2026 Algorithm Engineering Apprentice – Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions at Thales, Stockport, United Kingdom. Location: Cheadle. Start date 07 September 2026. Salary £24,000 per annum. Employee type: Permanent.
Working Schedule
37 hours per week on site (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday).
Responsibilities
* Design, develop and validate signal processing and AI algorithms for sonar systems.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex software systems.
* Apply data science and AI/ML to sonar data.
* Perform algorithm design, verification and validation.
* Conduct system analysis and apply mathematics and physics to underwater acoustic systems.
* Use scientific programming languages such as MATLAB and Python.
Qualifications
* 104 UCAS tariff points at A Level (including Maths and a STEM subject) or equivalent e.g. BTEC.
* 5 GCSEs grade 9‑4 (A‑C) including English and Maths.
Benefits
* 201 hours annual leave plus company day and bank holidays.
* Company pension and Health Care Cash Plan.
* Life Insurance and Discount Portal.
* Performance‑related pay uplifts.
* 80 hours volunteering (first two years).
Recruitment Process
Applications close at 11:59 pm Thursday 12 February 2026. Induction week for all apprentices starts 07–11 September 2026.
Security Clearance
Applicants must possess permanent UK right to work and will undergo BPSS Level security clearance and SC clearance prior to start.
EEO Statement
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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