2026 Electronics Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Design and ManufacturePortal Londrinatur • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
2026 Electronics Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Design and Manufacture
Portal Londrinatur
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
About
Start date:
07 September 2026 Salary:
£24,000 per annum Employee type:
Permanent Location:
Glasgow Working schedule:
37 hours per week – Monday to Thursday on site (or from home where suitable); university days are normally a Friday, attended either in person or virtually.
What the role has to offer
Earn while you learn
Job‑specific training experience
Recognised qualifications
Support network of current programme students
Opportunities to develop essential skills and career growth
Permanent role from day one
Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered
Thales Glasgow designs state‑of‑the‑art optronics solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms globally. As an Electronics Engineer you will work as part of a development team and contribute to the technical design and manufacture of naval or vehicle‑based products, building prototypes, testing systems, and supporting the production of crucial optical equipment for the MoD and export customers.
Key responsibilities
Build prototypes and test systems
Design and manufacture cables
Modify or repair products within engineering parameters
Support electronic engineering design activities
Apprentice programme You will study at the University of Strathclyde towards a BEng Hons in Engineering: Design and Manufacture. While studying, you will spend one day per week focusing on university modules and four days in the business applying your learning to real‑life engineering projects. Upon completion, you will transition to a permanent engineering role at Thales Glasgow.
Requirements
4 Highers (BBBB) including Maths
Live and work in Scotland for the duration of the programme
Must possess permanent right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo BPSS and SC security clearance
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)
Closing date:
Applications close at 11.59 pm on Thursday 12 February 2026, but applications may be accepted earlier if we receive a high number of candidates.
Recruitment process:
Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will run between February and May 2026. Induction week for all graduates and apprentices takes place from Monday 7 September – Friday 11 September 2026. For further details, contact the Thales Future Talent team.
All roles are subject to security restrictions. Successful candidates must obtain HR level BPSS and SC clearance before starting.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to our success.
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Languages
- English
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