2026 Electronics Engineering Apprentice - Glasgow

Do you like to know how things work? 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…

Thales Glasgow designs a range of state‑of‑the‑art optronics solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world. As an Electronics Engineer in our Glasgow office, you will work as part of a development team and be responsible for technical contributions towards leading edge naval or vehicle‑based products. This is a great opportunity to work on state‑of‑the‑art defence equipment and develop the latest optical systems for the MoD and a wide range of export customers around the world. This position will challenge your skills and you will have the flexibility to mould the role to suit your strengths and career development interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Build prototypes and test systems
• Design and manufacture cables
• Modify or repair products within engineering
• Electronic engineering design and support

As an Electronics Engineering Apprentice you will be studying at University of Strathclyde towards a degree in Engineering: Design and Manufacture (BEng Hons). For the duration of this 4 year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our Engineering function in Glasgow. During Years 1 and 2 of the degree, learners will study 4 core modules addressing Mathematics and Numerical Tools; Design and Production, Mechanical Engineering Systems and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Years 3 and 4 are designed to develop higher level cognitive skills and enable the continued integration of knowledge, professional competencies and transferable skills via two 60 credit project modules with further opportunities for specialisation via optional modules. You will be given one day per week in which to focus on your studies. For the other four days you will be working in the business, applying your university learning in a real‑life engineering environment. Upon completion of the programme you will move into a permanent role within Thales in Glasgow.

The Graduate Apprenticeship Engineering: Design and Manufacture degree course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and Institution of Engineering Designers.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• 4 Highers (BBBB) including Maths

Please note that for anyone who does not achieve their Maths Higher in 2026, they will be required by the university to sit a 9 week Maths course starting in April 2026. The Thales UK offer will be conditional on Strathclyde accepting you onto the programme. Live and work in Scotland for the duration of the programme.

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all our roles are subject to security restrictions. All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements below, prior to starting with us. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history.

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This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme. This means if you identify yourself as disabled, and meet the minimum criteria for this job, you should be offered an interview.