2027 AI Researcher Apprentice - Level 6 - Crawley
THALES UK LIMITED · Manor Royal, RH10 9HA
Machine learning engineer (level 6)
Working alongside AI researchers, engineers and domain specialists, you will support research and experimentation on live projects, translating questions into evidence-based findings, prototypes and recommendations.
The work
- Reviewing technical literature and summarising relevant methods and evidence
- Designing controlled experiments and defining clear evaluation criteria
- Preparing data and developing proof-of-concept machine learning models
- Analysing results, limitations, uncertainty and potential sources of bias
- Documenting methods and communicating findings through reports, demonstrations and reviews
- Working with experienced researchers and engineers on live research challenges
Training
The programme is delivered through a virtual learning model, combining:
- Live virtual lecturers
- Online learning resources
- Self-directed learning activities
You will study towards a Level 6 Machine Learning qualification with Corndel, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to build and apply artificial intelligence responsibly in an engineering environment.
Training provider: CORNDEL LIMITED
What you come out with
After the apprenticeship you will role off into the business as an AI Researcher.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE 5 GCSE's including Maths and English Graduate 4/C or above
- Essential · A Level 3 A Levels in Maths and a relevant subject C and above with a B in Maths
Things to consider
Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements.
To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment.
To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Pay extras and benefits
Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays). Contributory company pension. Health care cash plan. Employee assistant programme. Learning and development support. Employee discount and wellbeing portal. Life cover. 80 hours volunteering per year (first two years), then 24 each year after that.
£24,000 a year
The employer
Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 4 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Defence and Security, Digital Identity and Security.
Workplace
- Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9HA