QinetiQ are experts in defence, aerospace and security. They employ more than 9,000 people worldwide, and their scientists and engineers solve some of the world’s most important problems. There home markets are Uk, US and Australia.

QinetiQ offers a number of apprenticeship opportunities which encompass both Science and Technology and business disciplines, with vacancies including Aeronautical Avionics Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, Business administration, Project Management, Facilities Management, and many more. Many of the apprentices go on to become senior technical experts; leading or advising on ground-breaking projects in air, land and maritime. With over 35 locations across the UK, the opportunities are numerous.

Based at MOD Boscombe Down near Salisbury in Wiltshire, the QinetiQ Apprentice Training School (QATS) provides a brilliant way to start your career in engineering. For the engineering apprenticeships, they often require maths, physics and chemistry at A Level.