2026 Engineering (Component) Apprentice - Higher Level Apprenticeship in Mechatronics
Thales
About this role
A Component Engineering Apprentice at Thales UK in Belfast will join a permanent, paid, three-year Higher Level Apprenticeship (Level 5 FdEng) in Mechatronics starting 7 September 2026. The programme combines one day per week of college study with four days per week of on-the-job training, allowing candidates to earn while they learn and gain a recognised foundation degree. Successful completion may offer progression onto a BEng in Mechatronic Engineering.
Skills
Qualifications
About Thales
thalesgroup.comFrom Aerospace, Space, Defence to Security & Transportation, Thales helps its customers to create a safer world by giving them the tools they need to perform critical tasks
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About Thales
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$30k
per year