Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer

On an embedded electronic systems design and development engineer apprenticeship course, you’ll help design and develop electronic circuits, devices and systems for various industries.

An apprenticeship engineer will design and develop the electronics used in a broad range of goods, from smartphones to aircraft navigation systems.

This apprenticeship may be completed in several sectors, including aerospace, automotive, robotics, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. You will get an engineer’s knowledge of electronics and its concepts and hands-on experience with the finished product.

Successful apprentices will work in these sectors, developing products such as smartphones, electric vehicles, communications satellites, and smart grids.

You must be proficient in various skills backed by academic knowledge to work across several sub-sectors and specialisations.

After completing your studies, you will get a degree in electrical or electrical and electronic engineering.

What you’ll learn

On an embedded electronic systems design and development engineer apprenticeship course, you’ll learn to:

  • Create working electrical systems and circuits from the component level.
  • Use modern CAD technology to design circuits while considering heat dissipation, electrical interference, and other industry-specific issues.

Entry requirements

You’ll usually need:

  • A-levels in maths, at least one STEM subject, and a GCSE in English.
  • 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: 

  • Examination by interview
  • Submission of the Log Book 

Duration, level, subjects and potential salary upon completion

  • Duration: 36 months
  • Level: 6 – Degree Apprenticeship
  • Relevant school subjects: Science, ICT and DT
  • Potential salary upon completion: £35,000 per annum

Apprenticeship standard

More information about the Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development 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.

Updated on January 21, 2024

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