LOCKHEED MARTIN UK: Technical Electrical/Electronic Engineering Apprentice
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Company: Lockheed Martin UK Insys Limited
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Location: Bedford, MK45 2HD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Electrical Engineering
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Ref: VAC-11688
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Application Deadline Date: 17/02/2019
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Start Date: 02/09/2019
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 37.5hrs pw Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Brief Description
Lockheed Martin are looking to recruit now for a technical apprentice in electrical electronic design engineering to start in September 2019.
Qualifications Required
The salary on this position will only be offered to candidates who have all of the listed qualifications below. Candidates who have the required GCSEs may be considered for a Level 3 Apprenticeship on a lower starting salary.
To be considered for the role you must have:
• A minimum of four GCSEs at grades A*-C or 9-4,
• Two A-Levels in relevant subject area (e.g. Mathematics and Physics) or
Or Engineering Level 3 (or BTEC equivalent e.g. diploma or extended diploma).
• IT proficient (ideally Microsoft Office)
Personal Qualities
A highly motivated individual
A strong communicator, both written and verbal
IT proficient.
Software engineering aware
Skills Required
• Engineering experience through education, especially practical (workshop) experience.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience through education.
• Production of engineering drawings, especially in line with British Standard (BS) 8888
• Electrical Engineering experience through education, especially with regard to British and International Standards.
Training to be Provided
The qualifications you will study to achieve will depend on your chosen pathway, and include:
NVQs (work-based learning)
•Electrical and Electronic Engineering NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma (incorporating level 2 Performing Engineering Operations that is studied in the first year at College)
Technical Certificates (classroom-based learning)
•EAL level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering Technology
•BTEC level 3 90-credit Diploma in Engineering
•BTEC level 3 Diploma in Engineering
Future Prospects
To continue to progress with the company. Gaining more experience, a better understanding and continue to work towards more qualifications.
Vacancy Detail
Lockheed Martin are looking to recruit a technical apprentice in electrical electronic design engineering.
On site training at LMUK Ampthill will see the individual embedded into various projects and functional roles, to allow the full design lifecycle to be captured and employed. This will also provide the individual the opportunity to select where they would like to pursue a post apprenticeship career, allowing any specialised training or development to be undertaken.
• Protection Systems
• Vehicles
• Special Projects
• Manufacturing
• ETF
• Electrical SIL
Typical duties could include:
• Electronic prototyping and wiring
• Designing Electronic equipment using CAD
• Ensuring that configuration management of designs are maintained
• Functional testing of units and fault finding
• Environmental testing of final product
• Attending offsite trials and demonstrations with the end user
This apprenticeship will entail continued study at college, which will lead to the completion of the following qualifications:
• Level 3 NVQ in Engineering (started at college and completed in the workplace)
• HNC completed at end of second year (via day release)
• HND completed at end of third year (via day release)
• Potential option to start BSc in fourth year (via day release, subject to confirmation)
Further qualifications are fully encouraged by LMUK Ampthill post apprenticeship, with a robust mentoring programme firmly established on site. Professional accreditation is also proactively encouraged, with mentoring, support and guidance provided.
Phase 1, Two year day release at college to gain HNC, supported by business area deployment in various departments to obtain a broad spectrum of experience.
Phase 2, One year day release at college to gain HND, supported by focused business area deployment.
Phase 3, Up to two years day release (1 year as an apprentice/1 year as an engineer following completion of 4 year scheme), at a local university, to gain a recognised Electrical/Electronic related degree supported by specialised business area deployment.
Other Information
PLEASE NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST HOLD A UK BASED PASSPORT AND BE PREPARED TO UNDERGO FULL SECURITY CLEARANCES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP WITH LOCKHEED MARTIN UK.
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A FULL CV WITH THIS APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST ATTEND AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE WITH LOCKHEED ON THE 6TH MARCH
CANDIDATES MUST INCLUDE A CV TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE - AS ONLY A CV WILL BE SUBMITTED TO LOCKHEED MARTIN FOR THIS ROLE. WITHOUT THIS, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT GO ANY FURTHER.