As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Software Engineering team, you will support the delivery of software solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. You will support system requirement and design activities, develop software solutions to fulfil business needs, contribute to project reviews, assist with engineering investigations and problem solving, communicate technical recommendations to stakeholders, and work with experienced engineers on live projects.

You will study towards a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Exeter University, following the Software Engineer pathway. This 3.5-year programme introduces apprentices to a broad range of digital disciplines over the first two years including data, computer security, software development, networks, programming and AI. In Year three you will move into your specialist pathway of Software Engineering, focussing on the principles, methods, and models that underpin professional software engineering practice. You will undertake a work based Synoptic Project and complete your End Point Assessment.

The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach combining on campus teaching (around 22 days across the whole programme), distance learning (1 day per week during term time), online workshops/classes, and guided self-study. Throughout the 3.5-year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills.

Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum, performance-related pay uplifts, holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year plus company day and bank holidays, contributory Company Pension, Health Care Cash Plan, hybrid/flexible working options, employee assistance programme, learning and development support, employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives, Life Cover, 80 Hours Volunteering per year for first two years. University tuition fees fully paid.

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.