2026 Engineering Apprentice - Cheadle

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a degree, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry-leading organisation? If so, read on to see what Thales has to offer.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands on experience.

The role will develop your engineering skills to become a confident, positive and flexible engineer, with well honed technical knowledge gained from the academic commitments. You will support the team to deliver sonar systems and equipment solutions to deadlines and within budget, including participating in systems requirements and design work, project reviews, system test and possibly site and platform visits for surveys, installations or trials.

As an Engineering Apprentice you will develop the key skills and experience in the following:

• Develop an understanding of the required behaviours and codes of practice of a professional engineer
• Understanding complex systems for Sonar Technology, by working on different roles and tasks on on going projects
• Familiarity with the Manufacturing Engineering lifecycle and activities
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Engineering tools and methods for requirements capture, requirements management and system design
• An understanding of systems test activities including Integration, Validation, Verification & Qualification (IVVQ) and the associated processes and tools
• A methodical and structured approach to problem investigation