Electronic Design Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree) About the apprenticeship: This apprenticeship follows the Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Standard, and leads to roles including designing, developing and fault-finding electronic circuits, devices, and systems. As an Electronic Design Apprentice, you will spend your initial training at the Skills Academy producing several electronic projects to develop your skills and knowledge in basic electronic theory, components, basic circuit design, circuit construction and reporting. You will then complete a variety of 6-month placements at AWE. During this time, you will also attend college part-time to complete your HND. On successful completion of your HND, in your final 2 years you will spend your time on further placements around the business, where you will also work towards your Apprenticeship End Point Assessment (degree phase). Youll begin your journey at ourSkills Academy, where youll build several electronic projects to develop your understanding of: Component recognition and characteristics Circuit calculations and design Semiconductor theory Fault-finding techniques Testing and measurement methods Youll thrive in this role if you have: A practical aptitude for engineering and technology Strong computer literacy Excellent teamwork and communication skills A good awareness of health and safety The ability to follow instructions accurately A positive, motivated attitude and a passion for learning If you have an interest in Arduino or Raspberry PI, Analogue and Digital electronics, as well as designing, building, testing and repairing electronic circuits, then we would love to hear from you! This role may appeal to you if you enjoy: Analogue and digital electronics Designing, building, testing, and repairing electronic circuits Arduino or Raspberry Pi projects This role is ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving activities and want to turn their curiosity into a career Entry Requirements: An A level in Maths and another STEM (Physics, ICT, Computing, Electronics) based subject, Grade C or above, or equivalent BTEC level 3 /HNC/HND/T level in relevant discipline 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2026 due to security clearance requirements You must be a British National to apply for a role with us The Benefits: A starting salary of £23,500 yearly, increasing to £25,000 in Year 2 and annually throughout your apprenticeship subject to meeting key milestones and performance expectations. Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement of 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off Access to employee discounts portal - everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping us to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions. Location: Aldermaston/Reading area Start Date: Tuesday 1 st September 2026 Annual leave will not be granted from 1st September until 2nd October 2026 due to mandatory inductions you are required to complete as part of your apprenticeship. Any leave approved after this point will depend on the training provider requirements for your apprenticeship and must be agreed in advance. Duration: 6 years Recruitment Process: This vacancy will close on 7 th December 2025, but we review applications as they come inso we strongly encourage you to apply early. We want you to shine in your application process which is designed to be fair and transparent. So, we've kept it simple with a three-step process. 1. Online application: Apply for one apprenticeship; take your time to explore the options and choose the one that best matches your interests and goals. 2. Online test: If successful, you will be invited to complete our online assessment stage. These include online testing against numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning tests. Don't be intimidated: practice assessments will be available so you will be fully equipped with the knowledge of what to expect. 3. Virtual assessment: Those successful at testing will be invited to a virtual assessment centres. The Assessment Centres are scheduled for 15 th and 20 th January 2026. Please note that these dates may be subject to change, but rest assured, well keep all applicants informed throughout the process. These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.