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After this date, the advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is recommended.\nWe love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware thatyou can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.\nBenefits:\nSalary: £23,000\n37 hours per week // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!\n*subject to completing full hours prior to this\nAbout us:\nAirbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.\nOur people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.\nWould you like to work on advanced high grade crypto systems and key management systems to protect Governments, Military, Enterprise Organizations and essential National Infrastructure from cyber threats? Airbus Defence & Space have exciting apprenticeships starting in our Cyber Security Division at our base in Newport, South Wales.\nAs an apprentice you will be trained in high grade cryptographic development, you will learn about our existing Ectocryp and CertSecure suite of products. You will join a team of highly skilled team of engineers working to deliver the next generation of encryption devices. You will receive on the job training and a formal degree qualification all while being paid and accruing no course fees.\nAs part of this degree apprenticeship, you will be studying towards achieving a BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship which will be provided by University of South Wales.\nWhat you will be doing:\nOur UK Apprenticeship Programme provides exceptional candidates the opportunity to master managerial and technical skills. Over the four year period it combines rotational placements with focused training and the possibility of European assignments as well as further personal development and the chance to build your professional network.\nFrom day one, you will be assigned to a particular department and will be guided through the various placement opportunities that exist within your function, the wider business and even with customers and suppliers. This, along with training provided works to ensure you are ready and experienced enough to take the next step of your career following the programme's conclusion.\nThere are several departments that require electronic engineers; these include Production, Test & verification, and New Product Development. You will move around the different departments throughout your apprenticeship learning the key skills that each department requires, giving you a broad range of technical skills. These skills will include: how to specify, perform, build, test, and document electronics hardware design for electronic system architecture.\nSkills you will be taught will include:\nConstruction of complex low volume communication products;\nMaintenance of product assembly and test capabilities;\nRepair and test products;\nDesign and repair PCB's to IPC standards;\nRequirements capture skills;\nSoldering to approved standards;\nSchematic capture;\nComputer Aided Design for simulation and design;\nPerforming in-house electronics design;\nDocumenting the design.\nThe successful candidate will be subject to security clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.\nRequirements:\nIn order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:\n120-160 UCAS points made up ofA levels which must include Maths and an additional numerate subject (such asPhysics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography)\nOr\nBTEC National Diploma at PP or BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP\nAnd\n3 GCSEs at Grade4/C or above includingMaths and English Language or equivalent subject to validation\nSuccessful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:\nGenuine interest in electronic design and development;\nMust be highly self-motivated, articulate, with good verbal and written communications skills;\nSubmit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;\nSubmit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.\nBOOST YOUR APPLICATION:\nWe want to get to know you -not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:\nWhy Airbus and this apprenticeship? What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.\nWhat skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities. \nImportant Information:\nGRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.\nSECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.\nRIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. For more information, please check theGovernment Website.\nOur apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.\n[redacted] \nContact:\nPlease let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email . Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.\n#UK_APP\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.\nCompany:\nAIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:\nApprenticeship-------\nExperience Level:\nStudentJob Family:\nSupport to Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. 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