Apprenticeship opportunities

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seLeX Galileo is part of the Defence electronics business of Finmeccanica. other Finmeccanica business sectors include: helicopters, Aeronautics, space, Defence systems and energy/ transportation. the Defence electronics business of Finmeccanica covers the full array of capabilities.

seLeX sensors and Airborne systems Limited and Galileo Avionica spA operate internationally with a common brand, within the Finmeccanica Group, and are known as seLeX Galileo. seLeX Galileo is the second largest defence electronics company in europe.

in the united states, seLeX s&As inc. operates under a special security Agreement (ssA) as a wholly owned subsidiary of seLeX Galileo.

seLeX Galileo employs 7000 personnel with operations in the united Kingdom, italy and the us.

Across air, land, sea and space, seLeX Galileo combines a full range of technologies to deliver integrated sensor solutions and offers a through-life capability management for defence systems and homeland security applications.

seLeX Galileo is a leader in surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting, navigation & control and imaging systems and leverages on its international strengths to deliver powerful, innovative solutions. By forging and sustaining leading partnerships, the company provides proven capabilities to its customers.

Lines oF Business

•AirSystems,UnmannedAirSystemsandSimulators•ElectronicWarfareandBattlespace•Electro-OpticsandNaval•LandSystems,SupportandServiceSolutions•RadarandAdvancedTargeting•Space.

Air SELEXGalileoleveragesmorethanfiftyyearsofexperiencefromitsUKandItaliancompanies.Itdevelops,manufacturesandintegratesairbornesensors,avionicequipment,surveillancemissionsystemsandUAVs.Withastrongcommitmenttoinnovationandtechnicalexcellence,theCompanyplaysaleadingroleinmajorinternationalairbornemilitaryprogrammessuchastheEH101/Merlinhelicopters,NH90,SuperLynx,F-35JSFandtheEurofighterTyphoon.

LAnDSELEXGalileoiscommittedtoprovidingadvancedtechnologicalsolutionsforlandbasedprotection,surveillance,trackinganddetectionrequirements.Itofferscompletethermalimagingcapabilitiesandawiderangeofproductsfortargetingandself-protection.SELEXGalileoisuniquelyabletoprovideintegrated,through-lifecapabilitybasedsystemsolutionsofferingenhancedsituationalawarenessandsurvivabilityandispositioningitselftotakeasignificantroleincurrentandfuturelandsystemsprogrammes.

seA SELEXGalileohasextensivesensorandimagingexperiencethatiswidelyemployedinthenavalsector.Withprecisionapproachnavigationradars,countermeasuresandinfra-redSearchandTrack,theCompanyoffershighlycompetitiveintegratedsolutions.serVicesSELEXGalileoprovidesacompletecapabilityfordesign,development,manufactureandin-servicesupportforcurrentandfuturesystemswithinthecivilanddefencemarkets.SELEXGalileoispositionedtoprovideinnovativeandcost-effectivesolutionstothrough-lifesupportbydrivinginnovationthroughthesupportchainwithsolutionmodelling,informationtechnologysystems,technicalexpertiseandprogressivecommercialcontractingarrangements.

homeLAnD securityWithaccesstothelatestinsurveillance,sensorandsecuritytechnologies,SELEXGalileoiswellpositionedtoprovidecompleteintegratedhomelandsecuritysolutions.Ourcomprehensiveknowledgeofthreat,riskandsensorbehaviourenablesthedevelopmentofunique,hightechnologyconceptsbasedonthephilosophythataneffectivesecuritysolutionmustconsistofthethreeinter-relatedfunctions:Protection,DetectionandReaction.

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We can offer school and college leavers more than just a job, this is a chance to develop the skills for an interesting and rewarding career with an industry-leading organisation. Because we know that cutting-edge technology flows from the innovation and pioneering spirit of a highly competent workforce, we have invested heavily in our technical and Business Apprentice schemes. each combines hands-on training with day release for studying. this means you will be building a successful career working alongside true professionals, while gaining valuable qualifications for the future. you will also be involved in real projects, gaining an insight into how a highly successful company operates.

Do you moVe into Further eDucAtion, or Do you stArt empLoyment?it cAn Be A DiLemmA, But seLeX GALiLeo oFFers the Best oF Both WorLDs.

hoW Are Apprenticeships DeLiVereD?Apprenticeshipprogrammesareacombinationofclassroomandpractical,on-the-jobtraining.

ApprenticeshipsformpartofWorkBasedLearning-anationalprogrammeofgovernmentfundedprovisiontohelpindividualsbecomevaluableandvaluedemployeesofthefuture.

Around600,000peopleworkin18,000engineeringcompaniesacrosstheUK.Modernlivingdependsonengineering,design,productionandimprovement.

Thereareavarietyofdifferentformsofengineering.Forexample,ManufacturingEngineeringinvolvesmostlyworkinginindustriesthatproducethings;engineersdesign,buildandmaintainsystems,includingautomatedandcomputer-controlledmachines.MechanicalEngineeringisdesigningandmakingpartsofmachinesthatmove.Engineersareveryversatileandalsoworkacrossarangeofotherdisciplines,includingElectricalEngineeringandElectronicEngineering.

Engineeringisaprofessionforpracticalpeople.Thereareopportunitiesforgoodsalariesandforworkingabroad,asengineeringisaglobalprofession.Engineersmightalsohavethechancetoinventmachinery,gadgetsandequipmentthatcanmakearealdifferencetothewaywelive.

hoW WiLL i Be AssesseD?EachqualificationwithintheApprenticeshipframeworkisassessedthroughongoingdemonstrationofyourpracticalskillsandtheoryassessments.Someunitsofthequalificationrequireonlineexternalexaminations.TheNVQelementisassessedintheworkplaceandwillrequiretheproductionofaportfolioofworkbasedevidence.

technicAL Apprentice scheme

the technical Apprentice scheme provides a variety of experiences in both technical and non-technical disciplines. technical Apprenticeships last between three and four years.

Inthefirstyearoftheprogramme,youwillattendcollegetoundertakeaPerformingEngineeringOperationsLevel2qualificationandthefirstyearoftheNationalCertificate(NC),HigherNationalCertificate(HNC)orHigherNationalDiploma(HND),dependingonyourchosenApprenticescheme.Onthesuccessfulcompletionofyourapprenticeship,theremaybeanopportunityforyoutoobtainadditionalqualifications.

Afteryourfirstyear,youwillattendcollegeondayreleasetocompleteanNC,HNCorHND(againdependingonyourchosenApprenticescheme),andbeginNational/ScottishVocationalQualification(N/SVQ)Level3andKeySkillsLevel3intheworkplace(Communications,ApplicationofNumber,InformationTechnology,WorkingwithOthersandImprovingOwnLearning).Youwillalsoattendin-housetrainingprogrammestodevelopskillsandknowledgerelatedtothevariousoperationsandprojects.

opportunitiesBasildon,EdinburghandLutonTechnical(4yearscheme).

BasildononlyTechnical(Software)4yearschemeTechnical(Craft)3yearscheme.

entry reQuirements5GCSEpasses(A-C)inMathematics,ScienceandEnglishplus2othersubjectsorequivalent.or5StandardGrades(1-2)inMathematics,PhysicsandEnglishplustwoothersubjectsorequivalent.

TheSoftwareschemerequires2ALevels(A-C)inanInformationTechnologysubjectplusoneothersubject.

resuLtinG QuALiFicAtionsNationalCertificate(NC)HigherNationalCertificate(HNC)HigherNationalDiploma(HND)PerformingEngineeringOperationsLevel2KeySkills/CoreSkillsLevel3EmployeeRightsandResponsibilities(ERR)National/ScottishVocationalQualification(N/SVQ)Level3.

Duringthescheme,youwillgainagoodoverviewofthebusinessthroughavarietyofworkplacements.Thesewillseeyoudesigningandbuildingsystems,supportingengineeringfunctionsandcarryingoutcomprehensivetestingandreporting.Notallplacementsarepracticalandhands-on:researchforexample,involvesreportwritinganddataanalysistosupportanddevelopengineeringactivities.OnceyouhavefinishedtheplacementtourandcompletedtheApprenticeshipprogramme,youwillbeinanexcellentpositiontomoveintoapermanentroleandfollowyourchosencareerpath.

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the two-year Business Apprenticeship scheme provides a variety of experiences through placements in business related disciplines. placements available include commercial, Finance, human resources, it support, procurement and project support.

YouwillstudyfortheHigherNationalCertificate(HNC)/FoundationDegreeinBusinessStudiesonday/eveningrelease,aswellasundertakingtheNationalVocationalQualification(NVQ)Level3inbusinessadministrationandKeySkillsLevel3(Communications,ApplicationofNumber)whileyouareatwork.

TheplacementsnotonlycontributetotheHNC,NVQandKeySkillsLevel3,butwillalsohelpyoutofindyournaturalcareerpathoncompletionofyourApprenticeship.

opportunitiesBasildon,LutonBusiness(2yearscheme).

entry reQuirementsTwo‘A’levelpassesA-C,includingoneinabusinessrelatedsubjectpreferablyBusinessStudiesorequivalent.orNationalDiploma/NationalVocationalQualification(NVQ)Advancedinabusinessrelatedsubjectorequivalent.

resuLtinG QuALiFicAtionsHigherNationalCertificate(HNC)/FoundationDegreeKeySkillsLevel3NationalVocationalQualification(NVQ)Level3.

the reWArDsAsyoulearn(leadingtoprofessionalacademicandcompetencybasedqualifications)youwillearnacompetitivesalarywithannualpayreviewsinSeptember.Ourstructuredplacementswillhelpyoutogainhands-onexperiencewithrelevanttraininganddevelopmentopportunities.YouwillalsobeabletogetinvolvedinEducationalLiaisonactivities,ApprenticeForums,JointConsultativeCommittee,aswellasotheropportunities.

hoW to AppLyApplicantsshouldhavestrongteamworkingskills,bemotivated,self-disciplined,clearcommunicators,withaninterestintechnicalorbusinessdisciplines.

Apply online (between January and April) – visit the SELEX Galileo careers website at www.selexgalileo.com

SamTaylor,BusinessApprentice,Edinburgh

IchosetheSELEXGalileoApprenticeshipSchemeasIknewIwouldgainvaluableexperience.IstartedoffinthetechnicalfieldandafteroneyearIdecidedtochangetothebusinesssector,allowingmetoworkinanofficeenvironmentalongsidestudyingforaHNCBusinessandNVQlevel3.IpreferthebusinesssectorandfindIammuchbettersuitedtothework.

Duringthetwoyearprogramme,IwillspendsixmonthsinfourdifferentdepartmentsacrosstheCompany.TheseareCommercial,Finance,PlanningandProcurement.ThesefourplacementswillhelpmegainabetterunderstandingofhowtheCompanyoperates.ChangingtothebusinessschemehasbeenoneofthebestchoicesIhavemadeandalthoughIhaveonlyexperiencedtheonedepartmentsofar,workingwithinCustomerTraininghasenabledmetounderstandhowtheCompanyrunsday-to-day.

Business Apprentice scheme

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hardware engineering is the discipline for the electrical and electronic work on challenging applications. the hardware Function has specialised development capabilities, integrated with other supporting functions across seLeX Galileo, to provide a complete engineering solution for electronic products from concept, through manufacturing to their disposal.

Key activities include:Hardwaremoduledesignincorporatinganalogueanddigitalfunctions,includingtheuseofadvancedFPGAtechnologyfeaturingsignalprocessing,embeddedprocessorsandhigh-speedserialI/O,AnalogueandRFdesignusingSabercaptureandsimulationtoolsfromMMICthroughtoDC-DCpowersupplies.HardwareEngineersdevelopequipmentformilitaryandcommercialapplications.WehaveexpertiseandcapabilityinthespecialistfieldsofDigital,Analogue,RF,Microwave,ProgrammableDevicesandTestEquipmentDesign.ThedepartmentalsoprovidesspecialistsupporttoprojectsinthefieldsofElectronicDesignAutomation(EDA)/ElectronicComputerAidedDesign(ECAD),ComponentEngineering,PCBDesign,LibraryServicesandProcessImprovement.Collectivelytheseprovidebestpracticetools,knowledgeandprocessestoensurethefunctionalityandreliabilityofourproductsnathan nambiar,Luton

i chose to join the seLeX Galileo Apprenticeship scheme for a number of reasons. Firstly, it allowed me to further my education with a National Certificate (NC), Higher National Certificate (HNC), National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 3 and many more qualifications while getting paid for it instead of going to university.

Iwasalsoabletogainexperiencefromaverylargenumberofqualifiedengineerswhohavebeenworkinginthedefencetechnologyfieldformanyyearswhichisreallyinteresting.Duringthe4yearscheme,technicalapprenticesgotocollegeforthefirstyearfulltimeandthenhave83-monthplacementsfor2yearsandafinal1yearlongplacementwhilebeingondayreleaseatcollege.SomeoftheplacementsincludeMechanicalDesign,Hardware,Microwave,EnvironmentalEngineering,trialsandintegration.OnceIhaveapermanentrolewithinthecompany,Iwishtofurthermyeducationwhilecontinuingtoworkonthelatestproductsthatweproduce.

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seLeX Galileo’s supportability engineering expertise addresses today’s customer’s demand for through-life capability and high performance avionics equipment that exhibits high reliability and low cost of ownership.

SupportabilityEngineeringapplieswellproventechniquestoidentifyandattackcostdriversduringdesign,developmentandin-servicesupportphases.Workingwithinthedesignteamsourhighcalibreengineersapplytheirspecialistknowledgeandutilisestate-of-the-arttoolsetstoensurethatsupportabilityisgiventhegreatestpriority.

Duringdesignanddevelopmentprogrammes,weensurethatthecustomerisdeliveredareliable,highlytestable,easilymaintainableandsafeproduct.

Oncein-servicewefullysupportthecustomerthroughinnovativesupportsolutions.Ourcapabilitiesincludelogisticsmodelling,fieldservicerepresentatives,customertraining,technicalpublications,systemperformancemonitoring,failurereview,obsolescencemitigationandassetmanagement.

Andrew mcAlonan,Basildon

i have now completed my Apprenticeship and am now employed in a mechanical engineering function. i have been fortunate enough to be included in activities such as fitting Drivers Night Vision Systems (DNVS) to Viking armoured vehicles, upgrading analysis equipment on navy Frigates, operating mobile surveillance units, demonstrating technologies and supporting live firing trials.

PreviousplacementshavebeenintheMachinedComponentsCentre(MCC),ProductionEngineering,MechanicalEngineering,Procurement,Estimating,QualityAssuranceandProjectPlanning.IamcurrentlyfinishingaHigherNationalCertificate(HNC)ondayreleaseandplantocarryoutadegreeinthesamewayafter.IamalsofinishingmyNVQlevel3andKeyskillslevel3.

IstudiedA-levelDesign&TechnologyandAVCEInformationCommunicationTechnologyfortwoyearsatSEEVICCollege,IthenappliedfortheApprenticeshipatSELEXasIhadalreadygotatasteofthecompanywhendoingworkexperiencebackinsecondaryschool.I’mverymuchintomusic,drummingforabandsignedtooneofthebiggestindependentUKlabels,aswellasshootingamusicvideoverysoon.IamalsoaDJandenjoycreatingelectronicmusic,socialisingatandplayinggigsinpubs,clubsandmore!

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software engineering has a comprehensive capability in the definition, design, development, integration and maintenance of complex, real-time, embedded, mission support and test equipment applications.

Thetechnicalexpertiseextendsacrossawiderangeofdevelopmentplatforms,integrateddevelopmentenvironmentsandmulti-processortargets.Ourcapabilityinstate–of-the-artmodellingandauto-codegenerationtechniquesiscomplementedbyourextensiveknowledgeoflegacytools,languagesandprocessors.Allofthisiscomplementedbyourexternallyaccredited,worldleadingCMMLevel5softwaredevelopmentprocess.WewerethefirstEuropeandefencecompanytoachievesuchrecognition.OurprocessisalsoaccreditedtoISO9001:2000andAS9100Bstandards.

Fraser clark,Edinburgh

As a school leaver at 17 i had the choice between university and starting work. i found this a very tough choice to make. this is where seLeX Galileo came to the rescue offering work experience, education and a salary.

BytheendofmythirdyearofmyApprenticeshipIhadbeenaroundthecompanyandworkedindepartmentssuchasEngineering,ProductionandQuality.Ilearnedagreatdealaboutallaspectsofthebusinessanditsprocesses.IidentifiedSoftwareEngineeringastheplacementImostenjoyed.

NowinmyfourthyearIaminayearlongplacementwithinSoftwareEngineering.AttheendofmyApprenticeshipIhaveappliedtostartstudyingformydegreeparttime.

I’mgladIchosetheSELEXGalileoApprenticeshipSchemeandtheaddedbonusisthatIgetpaidtostudy.

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systems enGineerinG

TheSystemsEngineeringteamchampionsintegratedproductdevelopment;sharing,learning,understandingandworkingwithotherdisciplinesandfunctions.Weapplyinnovativetechniquesandadoptbestpracticetoprovidequality,timely,desirableandaffordablesolutions,whichfulfilthewholelifecycledemandsofusersofourproductsandservices.Theareasofexpertiserangefromtheproposalstage,requirementsmanagement,throughsystemsdesignarchitectures/conceptstosystemsanalysis.Onceasolutionhasbeenidentifiedthereisextensivemodellingandalgorithmdevelopmentpriortohardwaredevelopment,whichleadstointegration,verification,validationandtest.Afterdeliverythereisongoingcustomertechnicalliaison.

PeterO’Donnell,Luton

i am currently working in the eFA processor hardware team, where my tasks include programming, Line replacable instruments (Lri) testing, design of test boxes, soldering, printed circuit board and Lri investigations.

Myenjoymentoffootballhastakenmetomanycountries,andIhaverepresentedmycountyandtheSoutheastofEnglandatyouthfootballlevel.IhaveplayedfootballinBrazil,USA,Holland,Germany,Italy,IrelandandScotland.IhavealsorepresentedtheCompanyforthelasttwoyearsplayinginFinmeccanicafootballtournamentsinRomeandNaples.LastyearIwasselectedfortheFinmeccanicaallstarteam.Ialsoenjoymusicandgotoconcertsandfestivalsthroughouttheyear.

i hAVe representeD the compAny For the LAst tWo yeArs pLAyinG in FinmeccAnicA FootBALL tournAments in rome AnD nApLes.

mechanical engineering at seLeX Galileo is one of the most diverse and exciting of all the engineering disciplines. We are specifically concerned with the design of complex leading edge electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical equipment and systems from initial concept through development to production, validation and installation.

ThroughextensiveuseofCAD,CAMandanalysistools,SELEXGalileohavetheabilitytocreateflexibleandinnovativemechanicalsolutionstomeetharshenvironmentsandchallengingprojectdemandsforbothmilitaryandcivilapplications.

Reducingcostsandleadtimes,whileincreasingperformance,safetyandreliabilityintoday’smilitaryandcivilmarkets,presentssomemajorchallenges.Byembracingnewtechnologies,toolsandprocesses,weprovide‘TotalEngineeringSolutions’tomeetourcustomers’demandsforhighperformancemechanicaldesignsthatarerightfirsttime,fitforpurposeandaredeliveredwithinbudget.

Andrew shillabeer,Southampton

Luckily before i left school i was able to be part of a day release scheme spanning 2 years which let me gain my nVQ level 1, giving me an insight into engineering that i would not have thought about before. As a result of this, when i left school i decided i would apply for an Apprenticeship and joined seLeX Galileo.

Duringthelast12monthsIhaveworkedmainlyintheToolroomonjigsandtoolsforotherdepartments,thiscanbeveryinterestingaseachdayisdifferentasrequirementsareverysmall.Ishallhavetheopportunitytospendsometimeindifferentareassuchasthedesignoffice,detectorbuildanddevelopmentduringthecomingmonths.

IhavealreadyachievedaCityandGuildslevel2and3inMechanicalEngineeringandamnowstudyingaBTECinEngineeringandplantogoontoaHNC.AlsoIamstudyingforanNVQ3inMechanicalManufacturewhichisongoingthroughoutmyApprenticeship.

AftermyApprenticeshipIwouldliketocarryonwithmyeducationtofurthermycareerwithintheCompany.

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operAtions

the operations function has specialised manufacturing capabilities and expertise, working in an integrated manner with other functions from concept through series production to product support.

Itseekstoensureandmaintainanoptimalmanufacturingsolution.

Key activities include:•OperationsManagement•ProductionandProcessEngineering•ProgrammeManagement•ManufacturingSystemsManagement•SupplyChainLogisticsandLeadershipofAssembly•IntegrationandTestteams.

Adam jones,Basildoni was looking to get involved in engineering and seLeX Galileo offered me the opportunity and support that i was looking for. With my A-Level results i could have gone to university to study, but i feel i chose the more rewarding career route. In my first year I was accelerated straight onto a hnc in electronic and electrical engineering whilst learning basic engineering operations at technical college, which made up the nVQ i was taking.IhavenowbeenofferedsupportbySELEXGalileotogotouniversitytogainadegreeinElectronicEngineering.BecauseofmyHNCandbusinessexperience,Iwasabletoenterdirectlyontothesecondyear.ThereisalotofsupportavailableforapprenticeslookingtofurthertheircareerbygoingtouniversityandIgainedascholarshipfromtheWitworthTrustandIMechE,whichwillmeanIwillgainadegreebutwithnodebt.Iamcurrentlyatuniversity,butwhenIreturntoworkovertheholidaysIamabletogetinvolvedwithsomeveryexcitingandunusualdefenceprojectsandIgetpaidtoo.Whatmorecouldanapprenticewant?

i WAs LooKinG to Get inVoLVeD in enGineerinG AnD seLeX GALiLeo oFFereD me the opportunity AnD support thAt i WAs LooKinG For.

the performance of our projects is critical to our business success. We appoint project managers to run projects under a methodology called Life cycle management. most projects are assessed monthly to review their status in terms of schedule, cost and achievement.

AsoundProjectManagementcapabilityisrecognisedasakeyenablerforthesuccessofourbusinessandweusearangeoftechniquessuchas‘EarnedValueManagement’and‘RiskManagement’withtoolssuchasSAPtohelpProjectManagers.

ThekeyrolefortheProjectManageristoactasafocalpointbetweentheintegratedprojectteamthatcarriesouttheprojectandtheinternalorexternalcustomeroftheproject.Itrequiresabalanceofmanagementskillsaswellaspersonaldriveandconsiderableinterpersonalskills.

Greg murray,Edinburgh

I joined the SELEX Galileo Apprenticeship five and a half years ago and qualified as a Design Technician. I qualified with two National Certificates (NC), two Higher National Certificates (HNC), a SVQ in Technical Services at level 3 as well as the Technician Modern Apprenticeship qualification.

Mydevelopmenthasn’tstoppedthere,sincequalifyingIhaveprogressedtoundertakeadegreeinEngineeringwithManagement.IdothisonedayaweekandamfullysupportedandfundedbytheCompany.I’vealsogainedaccreditationwiththeInstitutionofMechanicalEngineersatEngTechlevelandamtrainingasanassessorsoIcanassistwiththedevelopmentofthecurrentapprentices.

IenjoyedmyApprenticeship,itsetmeupwithagoodunderstandingofthebusinessasawhole.TheopportunitytoexperiencethedifferentaspectsofthebusinessreallyhelpedmeestablishtheareaIwantedtospecialiseinandtheexperiencegainedoverthefouryearshasbeeninvaluableformycurrentroleintheMechanicalDesigndepartment.I’mgladIjoinedtheApprenticeshipscheme,asithasallowedmetoworktowardsthequalificationsIwantalongwithgainingrelevantonthejobexperience.

IhaverecentlytakentheroleoftheApprenticeManagerfortheEdinburghsite.

project mAnAGement

i enjoyeD my Apprenticeship, it set me up With A GooD unDerstAnDinG oF the Business As A WhoLe.

procurement

the contribution of external suppliers is a major part of our provision of world-class customer solutions. For seLeX Galileo to excel, we have to ensure that we professionally engage best-in-class suppliers, working with them to deliver high quality business-winning solutions, in the right timescales and at competitive prices while ensuring robust through-life support.

Marketresearch,definingrequirements,selectingandworkingwithsuppliers,negotiating,establishingandplacingcontractsandstrategisingsupplieragreementsalllieswithinProcurement.

TheProcurementteamprovidesthesupportandrightenvironmentforyoutolearnandtodevelopyourcareer.Inadditiontothein-houseandon-the-jobtrainingprovided,youwillbeencouragedandfinanciallysupportedtobecomemembersoftheCharteredInstituteofPurchasingandSupply(CIPS)andworktowardsachievingchartership.

thomas Banks,Luton

I am currently in my first year and so far I have been in procurement, project planning and strategic systems, where i have been out meeting suppliers, updating projects and dealing with external agencies for various products and services.

BeingaBusinessApprentice,Ihavebeenabletoworkinvariousdepartmentsalongwithmeetingvariouspeopleatdifferentlevelswithinthebusiness.ThepositivepointofthisApprenticeshipisthatyouarebroadeningyourbusinessandITskillsthroughoutyourplacements,alongwithgainingrecognisedqualificationsatcollege.

BeinG A Business Apprentice, i hAVe Been ABLe to WorK in VArious DepArtments ALonG With meetinG VArious peopLe At DiFFerent LeVeLs Within the Business.

the commercial function works with the other functions in the business in integrated project teams (ipts) and plays an important role in winning business and maintaining excellent customer relations. commercial Apprentices will make a significant contribution to the business, focusing on the customer, understanding their needs and exceeding expectations. you can expect to be involved in activities including responding to customer requests for proposals, quotations and invitations to tender, producing proposals, managing contract changes, negotiations including price and terms & conditions and entering into contractual commitments on behalf of the company.

Commercialprovideadvicetotheotherfunctionsonmattersrangingfromcommercialconditionsandriskmanagementtoexportcontrol,offsetandroyalties.Youcanexpecttointeractwiththemarketing,bidmanagement,legal,procurement,financeandengineeringfunctions.

WhenrecruitingthenextgenerationofCommercialManagers,SELEXGalileolooksforindividualswiththedesireandabilitytounderstand,communicateandnegotiatewiththecustomerwhileprofessionallyinteractingandworkingwithotherfunctionsinthebusiness.

Andrew Letton,Edinburgh

i chose the seLeX Galileo Apprenticeship scheme as i knew I would gain valuable experience of working in an office environment alongside studying for a hnc Business and NVQ level 3. Currently I am the first Business apprentice on the edinburgh site.

Duringthetwoyearprogramme,IwillspendsixmonthsinfourdifferentdepartmentsacrosstheCompany.TheseareCommercial,Finance,PlanningandProcurement.ThesefourplacementswillhelpmegainabetterknowledgeofhowtheCompanyoperates.DuringtheplacementsIhaveworkedcloselywithcustomersandsuppliersandIhavebeeninvolvedinanumberofhighprofilecontracts;thishasbenefitedmegreatlyasithasenabledmetounderstandhowtheCompanyrunsday-to-day.

I’mreallyenjoyingtheBusinessApprenticeshipasitisgivingmealotofhands-onexperiencewhichyoucannotgainbygoingtocollegeonceaweek.WhenIhavecompletedmyApprenticeshipIwouldliketofurthermyeducationwhilecontinuingtoworkwithintheCompany.

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i’m reALLy enjoyinG the Business Apprenticeship As it is GiVinG me A Lot oF hAnDs-on eXperience Which you cAnnot GAin By GoinG to coLLeGe once A WeeK.

mAchineD components centre

FromSELEXGalileo’sMachinedComponentsCentre(MCC)earlybeginningsover50yearsago,wehavemanufacturedstate-of-the-artmilitarysystemsandcivilaeronauticsforworldmarkets.Itisthissustainedrecordofknowhow,coupledwithawiderangeofprocesses,toolsandfacilitiesthatensurestheMCCiswellplacedtotakeonanyfuturechallenges.

TheMCC’sexperiencedmanufacturingengineeringteamhaveaccesstomultipleseatsofPro/ENGINEERWildfire3Dadvancedmachineprogrammingpackage.Pro/ENGINEERenablesmaximumproductionefficiencythroughtheautomatedgenerationofmachinecodeandassociativetooldesign.

TheMCC’sshopfloorhasawiderangeofcapabilities,from3axisupto5axismillingwithdedicatedmachinestoreachtolerancesof5µmthroughtoturningusingdriventoolingandmill-turncapabilitiesupto7axis.

TheMCChasitsowndepartmentstohelpthemanufacturingprocessrunsmoothly.TheseconsistofEstimating,MaterialControl,ProcurementandManufacturingEngineering.Thesedepartmentsarevitalforthemanufactureanddeliveryofproducts.

Kristian Brown,Basildon

i joined the seLeX Galileo Apprenticeship scheme because i wanted the opportunity to work for a large reputable engineering company, that gave the support of furthering myself practically, as well as academically.

SinceworkinghereIhavehadtheopportunitytoworkonmanyinterestingprojectswithintheMechanicalMachiningsectoroftheCompany.IgainedavastamountofknowledgeandskillsthroughoutmyApprenticeship.

Inowworkasamachinistinahighprecisionmanufacturingsector,workingonavastportfolioofinterestingcomponents.Forthefuture,IhopetogainmoreexperienceandfurthermyeducationwithintheCompany.

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corporAte responsiBiLity

As a company with an important role in the defence industry, we have a corporate responsibility towards suppliers and employees, to customers and stakeholders, to the wider community and the environment. Although not a legal requirement, the company is voluntarily committing to corporate responsibility and takes it very seriously.

The foundation to the Company’s Corporate Responsibilityliesingoodmanagement,aswellasresponsibleandethicalpractices,particularlywithregardstobusinessrelationswithinternational leaders and stakeholders within the globaldefenceindustry.TheCompanyholdsthedeterminationtoberecognisedforitsworld-classtechnologyandthehighlyskilledemployeebase.

BAsiLDonAt our Basildon site we have manufactured state-of-the-art military guidance systems and civil aeronautics for world markets for over 50 years.

Wealsodesignanddevelopmissileseekers,cooledanduncooledthermalimagingsystems,RF,civilcommunicationsequipment,stabilisedplatformsandopticalassemblies.SiGMAHouseistheheadquartersforSELEXGalileo,andislocatedinBasildon.

contact us:SELEXGalileoChristopherMartinRoadBasildonEssexSS143ELTel:+44(0)1268522822Fax:+44(0)1268883140

eDinBurGhseLeX Galileo’s edinburgh site, crewe toll house, is situated to the north of the city approximately half an hour’s drive from edinburgh Airport.

Herewedesignandproduceadvancedairradarsystems,stabilisedelectro-optictrackingandtargetingsystems,andadvancedmilitarylasersystems.ThesiteboastsCentresofExcellenceforMicroElectronicsandLasersandalsoincludesaCompactAntennaTestRange.Thereareover1900peopleworkingwithintheCreweTollHousefacilities.

contact us:SELEXGalileoCreweTollFerryRoadEdinburghEH52XSTel:+44(0)1313322411Fax:+44(0)1313320690

LutonThefacilityinLutonistheEuropeanCentreofExcellenceforElectronicWarfareSystems.AtCapabilityGreen,morethan1,000peopleareengagedinthedevelopmentoftechnologiesthatkeepusintheforefrontofsurvivabilitysystems,protectingourvitalassets.

ContactUs:SELEXGalileo300CapabilityGreenLutonBedfordshireLU13PGTel:+44(0)1582886000Fax:+44(0)1582795900

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southAmptonseLeX Galileo develops and manufactures state-of-the-art infra-red detectors for both civil and military applications. it is one of europe’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of infra-red detectors for high performance thermal imaging, missile guidance and industrial global markets and includes First Generation photo conductors, long linear and 2-Dimensional Focal plane Arrays.

Our40yearsexperienceininfra-reddetectordevelopmentandmanufactureincludesmaterialsprocessing,designofintegratedcircuits,dewardesignandmanufacture,assemblyandtestandenvironmentalcharacterisation.SELEXGalileohasasustainedtrackrecordcoupledwithawiderangeofprocesses,toolsandfacilitiesinkeytechnologyareassuchasmaterialgrowth,multiplexerdesign,andencapsulationdevelopmentthatensurestheCompanyiswellplacedtotakeonanyfuturechallenges.Southamptonboastsadvancedmanufactureandtestfacilities,class100cleanroomsandISO9001approval.contact us:SELEXGalileoPOBox217MillbrookIndustrialEstateSouthamptonHampshireSO150LGUnitedKingdomTel:+44(0)2380702300Fax:+44(0)2380316777

portsmouthestablished in 1979, the portsmouth precision casting centre (pcc) is a division of seLeX Galileo. the facility is dedicated to the production of the entire casting process in a single self-contained area using state-of-the-art casting methods.

ThePCChasunrivalledexperienceinengineeringhighqualitycastings,developingthinwallcomplexstructures,thickwallstructuresdesignedtotakestressaswellaslightweightcastingsforavionicsapplications.contact us:SELEXGalileoTheFoundry,NevilShuteRoadPortfieldIndustrialEstatePortsmouthHampshire,PO35RTUnitedKingdomTel:+44(0)2392650595Fax:+44(0)2392226001

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