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Throughout the programme, you’ll help develop and support systems that enable our customers to communicate securely in demanding and remote environments. This could involve supporting electronic design, development, testing and component level repair, solving technical challenges unique to the defence sector.\nYou’ll collaborate closely with experienced colleagues across design, software, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as project management, quality and supply chain teams. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your engineering skills by working with stakeholders, understanding business and customer requirements, identifying risks, and ensuring key deliverables are met.\nWe encourage mobility across our organisation to help broaden your experience. 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The academic element is delivered over 60 months, with the remaining time focused on completing your End Point Assessment and preparing for your transition into an engineering role.\nAlongside your studies, you'll spend four days a week working within the business, developing your technical knowledge and applying your learning to live projects.\nThroughout the programme, you'll develop knowledge and experience in areas including:\nProfessional engineering skills\nElectrical circuit theory\nMathematical modelling techniques for circuit design\nAnalogue and digital design techniques\nDigital Signal Processing\nFundamentals of structured software design\nStructured programming for embedded software\nEmbedded software development\nUpon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll achieve a BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Computer Engineering.\nFuture prospects\nUpon successful completion of the programme, you'll be ready to progress into an engineering role with a competitive salary.\nYou’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, a recognised benchmark of engineering competence, which can support your journey into more advanced roles.\nFrom there, your development doesn’t stop. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.\nWhat y ou’ll need\n5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths, English and a science, technology or engineering related subject, plus 3 A Levels at grade C or above, including Maths and two other science, technology, engineering or mathematics related subjects, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC. Learners must have the equivalent to 112 UCAS points.\nA full driving licence is required for this role, as it requires frequent travel to multiple sites where no reasonable alternative transport is practical.\nMany of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’. \nUnder applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.\nWhat you’ll get\nWe’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.\nIn addition, you’ll benefit from:\nFully funded qualification\nPersonal development training and opportunities\nMinimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays\nCompetitive pension scheme\nEmployee share scheme\nFlexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal\nYou’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.\nYour career development\nIt’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.\nPlus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.\nApplication process and closing dates\nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. 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