Baileygomm × Hertfordshire — Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree)
- Employer
- Baileygomm
- University
- University of Hertfordshire
- Location
- Herts. (SG12 9BA)
- Intake
- September 2026
- Wage
- Competitive
- Duration
- 36 months (about 3 years) · Level 6
- Closing
- Closes today at 11:59pm
Baileygomm is recruiting for this apprenticeship with training delivered by University of Hertfordshire — advertised on the government's Find an apprenticeship service (checked 2026-07-24).
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The role
The role of the Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer is to apply their knowledge of electronics and of embedded software to the design of circuits or devices that provide a useful function, that are capable of being manufactured at a competitive cost, and that are reliable and safe in use. This involves the use of the engineer’s knowledge of electronics and electronic principles, married to an expertise in the end use of the final product. In electronics this end use can cover a wide spectrum. Examples of industrial sectors that rely heavily on Embedded Systems Design and Development Engineers include Aerospace, Automotive, Automation and Instrumentation, Robotics, Telecommunications, Information and Computer Technology, Defence, Energy (including renewables), Transport and Consumer Electronics. The role provides the basis of learning with potential to specialise as a Hardware Engineer, Software engineer or Systems Engineer in these sectors and can extend from design of integrated circuits through to complete systems. Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineers will spend their careers in these industries developing the next generations of products such as smartphones, electric vehicles, communications satellites, smart grids and bringing concepts such as smart cities into reality. For others, an initial grounding in design and development will prove an excellent launch pad for a career in applications engineering, product management, marketing or general management. The Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer must be proficient in a wide range of skills, underpinned by academic understanding, to enable them to work across these sub-sectors and specialisms. Apprentices will complete a Degree that will support the fundamental scientific and mathematical principles that equip them with the understanding required to operate effectively and efficiently at a high level within any of these sectors. This will be supported by vocational training to develop the required competencies specific to particular roles within the chosen sectors.
People who complete this standard typically work as:
- Hardware engineer
- software engineer
- systems engineer
What you'd be signing up for
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) is a degree apprenticeship (degree awarded alongside) typically taking 36 months (about 3 years). The training itself is funded through the apprenticeship levy at up to £27,000 — as the apprentice you pay no tuition and earn a wage from day one.
What you'll learn
The official standard defines 5 knowledge areas, 11 skills and 7 behaviours that are assessed across the programme. The full lists — worth reading before an interview, because competency questions are usually written straight from them — are on the Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) course page, along with entry requirements and every university registered to deliver it.
The training provider
University of Hertfordshire is registered to deliver 19 degree-level apprenticeship standards across 7 routes — a larger portfolio than 87% of the 104 universities on the register. See everything Hertfordshire delivers.
Details change every recruitment cycle — always confirm on the official advert before applying.