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2027 AI Researcher Apprentice - Level 6 - Crawley

Thales UK Limited · Crawley · posted 5 October 2026

Wage
£24,000 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Degree (Level 6)
Standard
Machine learning engineer (level 6)
Starts
6 September 2027
Closing date
7 February 2027
Positions
2

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  • 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

Your training

The programme is delivered through a virtual learning model, combining:

  • Live virtual lecturers
  • Online learning resources
  • Self-directed learning activities

Where it leads

After the apprenticeship you will role off into the business as an AI Researcher.

About Thales UK Limited

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.

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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade Graduate 4/C or above) — essential
  • A Level 3 A Levels in Maths and a relevant subject (grade C and above with a B in Maths) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9HA

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