Summary
Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels.
Annual wage
Competitive
We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme
Training course
Aerospace engineer (level 6)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
5 years
Positions available
8
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The primary role of a Systems Engineer is to design, develop and test designs and solutions, which can extend from components and equipment to more complete and complex integrated systems. You will be part of the Integrated Combat Systems Engineering community, and contribute to the Submarines programmes, ensuring these are delivered to time, cost and quality requirements.
During this 5-year Degree (Level 6) apprenticeship programme, you will have the opportunity to engage in a wide and exciting range of activities, from detailed requirements and performance analysis, generation of test procedures and reviewing of evidence. To writing technical specifications and contributing to the ongoing development and qualification of vital submarine structures, systems and equipment.
You will be enrolled in the Aerospace Engineer apprenticeship programme; your first year will spent gaining the essential foundation academic knowledge required for your role. You will then continue your academic journey, and gain exposure to different areas of Integrated Combat Systems by undertaking a variety of placements, where you will undertake a range of engineering activities to become proficient in your role. During these placements, you will work with integrated teams and start building a professional network of contacts.
You will apply your knowledge of engineering process and practices and use and interpret engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings, reports and computer-generated models and be expected to work both individually and as part of an Engineering team, often comprising several disparate Engineering disciplines.
Where you’ll work
BAE Systems
Chickerell
Weymouth
DT4 9TB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Your training course
Aerospace engineer (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Communicate with stakeholders: verbal and written.
* Write reports: data, technical information, drawings, outcomes and recommendations
* Present information. For example, presenting project progress and key performance information (KPI's) such as cost, quality, time, risk and opportunities. Presenting technical results or trade studies into design reviews.
* Use information technology: digital tools for presentation of data, digital communication and collaboration packages.
* Use information technology: digital tools for engineering activities, configuration management, research and analysis. For example, exploiting data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
* Use problem solving tools and techniques, for example: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone and Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
* Use continuous improvement methodologies. For example, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing and Kanban.
* Produce and review design solutions, drawings, sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
* Model real-world systems and products using, for example Computer Aided Modelling (CAM), Finite Element Modelling (FEM), Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
* Assess different designs to identify solutions for a given aerospace engineering application and environment.
* Produce systems solutions considering integrated structural engineering designs.
* Develop and execute test plans to support aerospace product validation and approval.
* Design functional aerospace systems and assemblies from component level. For example, designing elements of a landing gear to produce a complete landing system.
* Apply project management techniques. For example, estimating, programming, risk, cost and budget control, time management and resource management.
* Identify and comply with legal and statutory requirements. For example, health and safety, environmental protection, sustainability, aerospace certification requirements and data protection.
* Plan and manage own time.
* Work with and lead others including, negotiation, conflict management and developing others.
* Communicate with stakeholders: verbal and written.
* Write reports: data, technical information, drawings, outcomes and recommendations
* Present information. For example, presenting project progress and key performance information (KPI's) such as cost, quality, time, risk and opportunities. Presenting technical results or trade studies into design reviews.
* Use information technology: digital tools for presentation of data, digital communication and collaboration packages.
* Use information technology: digital tools for engineering activities, configuration management, research and analysis. For example, exploiting data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
* Use problem solving tools and techniques, for example: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone and Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
* Use continuous improvement methodologies. For example, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing and Kanban.
* Produce and review design solutions, drawings, sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
* Model real-world systems and products using, for example Computer Aided Modelling (CAM), Finite Element Modelling (FEM), Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
* Assess different designs to identify solutions for a given aerospace engineering application and environment.
* Produce systems solutions considering integrated structural engineering designs.
* Develop and execute test plans to support aerospace product validation and approval.
* Design functional aerospace systems and assemblies from component level. For example, designing elements of a landing gear to produce a complete landing system.
* Apply project management techniques. For example, estimating, programming, risk, cost and budget control, time management and resource management.
* Identify and comply with legal and statutory requirements. For example, health and safety, environmental protection, sustainability, aerospace certification requirements and data protection.
* Plan and manage own time.
* Work with and lead others including, negotiation, conflict management and developing others.
Your training plan
Aerospace Engineer Level 6.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSE Inc Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent))
Other in:
* STEM Based Subjects (grade 96 UCAS points, C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Team working