On an electronic systems principal engineer apprenticeship course, you’ll help lead complex Electronic Systems projects through the design-implement-operation life cycle to obsolescence.
An electronic systems principle engineer manages electronic systems projects from conception through obsolescence in consumer electronics, automotive, defence, healthcare, communications, robotics, and manufacturing.
In this role, you will develop and drive technological change, offer innovative solutions, lead resources, manage teams, and mentor younger colleagues. In addition, you will be responsible for making key engineering decisions while minimising technical risk and managing resources.
As a recognised expert, you will likely have considerable autonomy and experience throughout all project lifecycle phases. However, you will be accountable to senior executives for the scheduling, financial, and people management aspects of large projects and managing trade-offs between them, depending on the size of the organisation.
What you’ll learn
On an electronic systems principal engineer apprenticeship course, you’ll learn to:
- Evaluate complex technical data in electronics to draw logical conclusions and make informed engineering decisions.
- Use systems thinking and methods to solve problems in Electronics.
- Investigate the impact of external changes and technological advances on electronics.
- Plan and organise engineering projects and activities while adhering to agreed-upon constraints and quality standards.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of authority.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and interact with and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Use time management strategies that enable you to multitask while meeting deadlines.
Entry requirements
You’ll usually need:
- A bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent.
- Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this before taking the end-point assessment.
Assessment methods
The End Point Assessment consists of two distinct assessment methods:
- Technical work-based project with report and presentation with questions
- A professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence.
Duration, level, subjects and potential salary upon completion
- Duration: 36 months
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Level: 7 – Degree Apprenticeship
- Relevant school subjects: ICT, science and maths
- Potential salary upon completion: £35,000 per annum
Apprenticeship standard
More information about the Level 7 Electronic Systems Principal Engineer Apprenticeship standard can be found here.
Apprenticeship end point assessment
For more information about the End Point Assessment Process, please read the Institute of Apprenticeships’ information page.