Level 6 Control Systems Engineering Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025
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Job Title: Level 6 Control Systems Engineering Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full Time - Permanent, on site
Role ID: SF18257
At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.
About The Team
Our engineering teams at Farnborough support multiple programmes, where we build bespoke engineering solutions for defence and civil applications, via contracts with industry partners and customers. As an example, this includes us maintaining, upgrading and operating a 5m Wind Tunnel, where aircraft models and components are tested. Control systems are at the heart of its functionality and performance.
This Is An Opportunity To Join The Teams At Farnborough Through a Degree Apprentice, Building Experience Whilst Learning; As Part Of Your Journey, You Will Work As Part Of a Team, Supporting Technical Programmes With
* Design and build of electronic boxes
* Design of new instrumentation and control systems
* Integration of instrumentation and computing systems
* Set up of control loops eg, involving programmable logic controllers, National Instruments cards and Labview
* System installation, maintenance and upgrade
* Trouble shooting and fault diagnosis
* Use/set up databases, tracking and monitoring tools
* Support multi-disciplinary engineering activities
* Documenting and recording processes and equipment status.
What will I be doing?
As an apprentice you will learn and obtain experience across electronics, instrumentation and control systems. This includes studying at Warwick University, with blending learning with some time on campus, alongside online teaching and workplace activities. Except when required to be at Warwick University, you will need to be present on site in Farnborough.
If your applied learning includes WindTunnel Test activity, you may be required to work standard days between test runs, and move to week-alternating shifts (0600-1430 or 1400-2230) during extended testing, subject to review for young workers.
Additional Compensation For Shift Working Is Provided.
Some skills and qualities that are important for an apprentice include:
* Curious, with aptitude to apply and test learning
* Hands on with equipment
* Following direction
* Being able to identify issues and solve problems
* Being organised and analytical
* Being able to work well alone or as part of a team
* Proactive and able to use your initiative
* Hard working and conscientious
* Willing to take ownership of your work
Academic Requirements
You must have obtained or be predicted:
* A minimum of 112 tariff points this must include A Level Maths and Physics at Grade B or above.
* Must also have obtained GCSE grades in Maths, English Language and additional STEM subject at grades 4 (C) or above.
Apprenticeship
BEng (Hons) Applied Professional Engineering - Controls Systems pathway
Univeristy of Warwickshire - Applied Professional Engineering | WMG Degree Apprenticeship
The curriculum will be delivered through a blended learning approach which will involve some time on campus, alongside online teaching (both live and recorded) and workplace activities. Time on campus will be for activity-designed, problem-solving sessions where you will get hands-on and interact with peers and teaching staff.
Expenses for the apprenticeship will be funded inline with the expenses policy.
How To Apply
Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.
Our Benefits (the List Is Not Exhaustive)
* Adaptive working
* Personal Development fund
* On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
* Coaching and Mentoring
* 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Flexible Benefits package
* Employee discount portal
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee-led networks
Security
Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.
Recruitment Process
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all background, come and be part of our team!
To find out more about Life at QinetiQ, please see the link: Life at QinetiQ
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