Level 6 Apprentice Engineer - Embedded Electronics Systems Design

Learn. Earn. Innovate.

Join us on our Degree Apprenticeship program and grow within one of the most historical UK-forged technology companies!

Acquire the technical knowledge to propel your career, whilst also working with some of the brightest minds in industry. All whilst avoiding any student loans & obtaining a yearly salary.

About the Apprenticeship Program

• 4 Year Degree Program studying Embedded Electronics Systems Engineering (L6)
• You will study one day a week at University (20% of your work time) with the rest in your team
• You will have a line manager, industrial tutor, buddy and academic tutor as well as program support
• Annual rotations between software teams gives a wide range of experiences

What will I be working on?

Each team offers a new perspective and challenge. The rotations we offer are in a blend of different teams and are subject to business demand. See below for a few examples:

• Image Signal Processing – efficiently processing images
• Memory Controller Node – controls interaction between memory and CPU
• System Memory Management Unit – address translation and memory management

Why join Arm?

We’re one of the world’s leading tech companies, with more than 40 locations in 19 countries, and our technology spans everything from the no. 1 supercomputer to the micro:bits used in thousands of schools worldwide.

But, unlike many technology companies, we’re not big on hierarchy – so if you have a new concept, a project to pitch or a different approach to a problem, we want to hear about it. We nurture an entrepreneurial approach at every level, welcoming all perspectives to see opportunities and solve problems. After all, here at Arm, ideas are our DNA.

As well as our expansive digital-first approach, you can expect a truly rewarding experience. Plus a whole range of great Arm benefits – including 25 days holiday, comprehensive health care and a competitive salary.

Who we're looking for

Our Apprentices come to us from a variety of backgrounds and subject areas. Many are school or college leavers taking their first steps in tech, but we also welcome people with broader life experience, and career changers who may have gained experience in a different field and are eager for a new challenge.

Formal qualifications aren’t the most important factor. What we look for in our Apprentices is passion, potential and, above all, curiosity.

We want people who can show us why they’re interested in working in tech, how they imagine their future, and specifically why they think Arm is the right place for them.

Entry requirements

To apply for this Apprenticeship Program you will need

• To hold, or be on track to achieve 112 UCAS points from x3 A-levels
• Valid passport/birth certificate and NI number
• Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date
• Must be working in England for at least 50% of working time
• Not undertaking another apprenticeship or government funded qualification at the same time

Prior learning requirements

We are looking for candidates with the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

• The usual entry requirements are GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade C or grade 4, or above. If you don't have this yet, you'll need to achieve this level before you take your end-point assessment.
• 112 UCAS points including at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC. National qualifications to include mathematics or a mathematics-based subject to at least AS level. For example:
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a science or technology-based subject (including passes in mathematics and two other science or technology-based modules).

Please note: To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you have to be gaining new skills and therefore cannot apply for an apprenticeship in a subject area that you already have a degree in.

Additional qualifications

• Alternatively, we will accept a combination of qualifications but must include mathematics or a mathematics-based subject and may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.

A successful apprentice will

• have a keen interest in Software Development/Programming and Electronics
• be able to explain why they’re interested in working in tech and specifically why they think Arm is the right place for them
• enjoy solving problems and overcoming logical barriers
• hold excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

We always want to hear more about your experience and the projects you have worked on. Please include any extracurricular activity which will help your application on your CV.

In return

A key part of every new job is ‘what’s in it for me?’ On top of the already compelling Life at arm, we are famous of our team culture - including Friday focus times, regular career conversations, remarkable diversity-, equity and inclusion approach and continuous improvement mentality. We have quarterly ‘days of care’ devoted to wellbeing as well as ‘connect days’ where teams socialise and connect with the wider business.

‘Giving back’ is also a core part of life at Arm, everyone here can volunteer half a day a month through Team Arm and there are lots of opportunities to do something meaningful and impactful both locally and globally.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. We empower groups/teams to determine their hybrid working pattern, with an expected minimum attendance in the office of 20% per month, depending on the work, level of experience and team’s needs. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.