Advanced Apprentice Electrical Trials and Commissioning Technician

at  BAE Systems

DESCRIPTION

Job title: Advanced Apprentice – Electrical Trials Technician
Location: Ridsdale. Note that the Ridsdale site is not readily accessible by public transport.
Salary: We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and Share Incentive Plan
Please note : Applicants need to be aged 18 years+ by the start date of 01/09/2025 for health and safety reasons.

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL YOU GET?

Engineering and manufacturing support technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

5 GCSE A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Maths, English & Science or Technical Subjec

As an Electrical Trials Technician Apprentice you will be responsible for the operation of various data capture equipment used in the Test and Evaluation Industry.
This role is wide-ranging, has both practical and theoretical elements and you will often be viewed as a multi-disciplined engineer, with knowledge of all electronic aspects of test and evaluation techniques.
We will help you develop into an Electrical Trials Technician that delivers safe, capable processes for optimised Test and Evaluation disciplines to specified standards.

Specific activities could include:

• Working closely within a small but dedicated Test and Evaluation Trials team predominantly in a variety of outdoor High Hazard locations in the UK.
• Planning and subsequent delivery of High Hazard Trials Engineering Tasks.
• Gaining knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of new trials techniques.
• Taking the opportunity to assist in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Maintaining and repairing electronic equipment in our tests and evaluation facility.
• Using computer software to enable data capture through appropriate hardware.
• Planning, carrying out and reporting results from Test and Evaluation trials.
• Compiling technical data to support design approval.
• Supporting experienced engineers to specify and qualify new equipment used to test munitions products.
• Ensuring there is a detailed Safe System of Work in place for the new techniques you develop.
• Engaging with instrumentation suppliers to keep up to date with new technologies.
• Gaining knowledge and experience from supporting the Manufacturing Team in resolving any issues that may arise.