Electronic Design – Level 6 Apprenticeship
AWE · On-Site
Why this role matters
Design, build, test and understand the electronics that support complex systems. You’ll build practical electronics skills through projects, placements and college learning, developing knowledge in circuit design, components, fault finding, testing and measurements.
£24,500 salary, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2 | 6-year apprenticeship | 9-day working fortnight
Security clearance
Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Working pattern
Onsite apprenticeship based at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off.
Key dates
Applications close: 10 January 2027 | Assessment centre: 10 February 2027 | Start date: 1 September 2027
What happens after you apply
1. Online application – Submit one apprenticeship application before the role closes.
2. Online testing – If eligible, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.
3. Assessment centre – Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre, currently scheduled for 10 February 2027.
4. Offer, medical and clearance – If successful, you’ll move into the offer, medical and security-clearance stages ahead of joining on 1 September 2027.
Applications close on 10 January 2027, but we review applications as they come in — so we strongly encourage you to apply early.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
Practical electronics: You enjoy designing, building, testing or repairing circuits and electronic systems.
Problem-solving: You like finding faults, understanding how things work and improving practical solutions.
Maths confidence: You are comfortable developing the mathematical skills needed for electronic design.
Teamwork: You can follow instructions, communicate clearly and learn from others.
Qualifications required
An A Level in Maths and another STEM subject at Grade C or above, or equivalent BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND or T Level in a relevant discipline, plus 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English. Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027.
Training you'll get
This is an onsite apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you learn from experienced electronic design specialists, work with real equipment and understand how electronics are used across AWE.
Future prospects
When you complete your apprenticeship, you could join an engineering team as an Electronic Design Engineer, with possible pathways in analogue electronics, firmware, digital electronics, pulsed power, RF electronics, embedded software or electronic systems engineering.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
