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Manufacturing Engineering Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
Start Date : September 2025 Location : Guildford Role Profile
You will join our Manufacturing Engineering team, which provides the
electronics production capability that underpins much of our cyber security business.
You will work hands-on with a wide variety of electronic products, providing you with the experience and knowledge of the full product lifecycle, including prototyping, productionisation, full production, customer deployment and support. This is a technical and hands-on role. You will work directly with hardware products that protect and maintain the security of the UK and its allies. The focus of the Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme is on the development of the individual. In addition to the on-the-job training, you’ll be working towards a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship qualification. This Apprenticeship will provide you with the knowledge and skills that you’ll need to be a competent Manufacturing Engineer. Who are we looking for?
A passion for Technology and Engineering is essential A passion for understanding how things work Entry Requirements
A minimum of 96 UCAS points gained via STEM A-Level qualifications or equivalent (eg. BTEC) 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C / Level 4-9, including Mathematics, English and ICT. Eligible for a Government Security Clearance What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. Competitive starting salary, rising over the course of the programme Higher Education opportunity fully funded Security Clearance
Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us.
Learn more about security clearance . What are the next steps?
CV Submission & Review Digital Assessment Live Interview Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. Division overview: Capabilities
At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector. As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever-changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
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Start Date : September 2025 Location : Guildford Role Profile
You will join our Manufacturing Engineering team, which provides the
electronics production capability that underpins much of our cyber security business.
You will work hands-on with a wide variety of electronic products, providing you with the experience and knowledge of the full product lifecycle, including prototyping, productionisation, full production, customer deployment and support. This is a technical and hands-on role. You will work directly with hardware products that protect and maintain the security of the UK and its allies. The focus of the Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme is on the development of the individual. In addition to the on-the-job training, you’ll be working towards a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship qualification. This Apprenticeship will provide you with the knowledge and skills that you’ll need to be a competent Manufacturing Engineer. Who are we looking for?
A passion for Technology and Engineering is essential A passion for understanding how things work Entry Requirements
A minimum of 96 UCAS points gained via STEM A-Level qualifications or equivalent (eg. BTEC) 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C / Level 4-9, including Mathematics, English and ICT. Eligible for a Government Security Clearance What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. Competitive starting salary, rising over the course of the programme Higher Education opportunity fully funded Security Clearance
Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us.
Learn more about security clearance . What are the next steps?
CV Submission & Review Digital Assessment Live Interview Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. Division overview: Capabilities
At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector. As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever-changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
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