Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 Digital And Technology Solutions
Thales · South East · RH10 9HA
About the role
Turn Your Curiosity into a Career! 🚀
Passionate about engineering? Eager to learn and ready to dive into real-world projects? We're on the hunt for bright minds to join our Degree Apprenticeship programme! This is your chance to earn a salary 💰, gain hands-on experience, and snag a recognised engineering qualification – all while crushing your studies.
What's in it for you?
- Get Paid to Learn: Earn a competitive salary while studying for your degree. 💸
- Real-World Experience: Dive into a live engineering environment and learn from the best. 👷♀️👷♂️
- Top-Tier Training: Get job-specific development to become a top engineer. 🎓
- Get Qualified: Achieve a respected engineering qualification. ✅
- Permanent Gig: Secure a permanent role from day one. 🤝
- Uni Covered: Your university tuition fees? Fully paid! 💯
About the Role: Software Engineering Apprentice 💻
You'll be building the technical know-how, practical skills, and professional behaviours to become a confident and capable Software Engineer. Working within our awesome Software Engineering team, you'll help deliver killer software solutions, keeping projects on track and on budget. Expect to get involved with:
- Coding Skills: Mastering industry-standard languages like C++ and Java. ⌨️
- Agile Environment: Collaborating in a multi-disciplined, agile setting with experienced pros. 👥
- Business Tools: Getting familiar with tools for managing requirements and documentation. 📄
- Cutting-Edge Tech: Working with new tools and infrastructure in our engineering environment. 🛠️
- Quality Software: Developing secure, high-quality software that meets deadlines and budgets. ✨
- Real-World Impact: Applying math skills and domain knowledge to build solutions across industries like aerospace, underwater systems, SDR, and electronic countermeasures (this depends on your specific placement!). 🚀
- Creative Solutions: Opportunities to develop innovative and bespoke software. 💡
- Communication & Teamwork: Sharpening your organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills. 🗣️
- Digital Frontiers: Exploring Digital Technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. 🤖📊
What You'll Master:
- Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practices. 🏆
- Understanding and navigating complex engineering systems. 🗺️
- Diverse engineering roles and activities on live projects. 🎯
- The Software Lifecycle and key engineering processes. 🔄
- Requirements capture, management, and system design techniques. ✍️
- Software engineering tools and practices. 🔧
- Testing, integration, and verification activities. ✅
- Structured problem-solving and investigation methods. 🧐
Your Degree Apprenticeship Journey: 🎓
You'll study towards a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Exeter University, specialising in Software Engineering. This 3.5-year adventure starts with a broad introduction to digital disciplines (data, security, software dev, networks, programming, AI) in the first two years. Year three hones in on Software Engineering principles and practices, culminating in a major work-based project and your End Point Assessment. You'll graduate with a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions and your Level 6 Apprenticeship.
Learning Style: A blend of on-campus sessions (approx. 22 days total), weekly distance learning during term time, online workshops, and guided self-study. 📚💻
Entry Requirements:
- Three A Levels at Grade B or above, OR
- BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM), OR
- T Level (Merit), OR
- Level 4 Digital Apprenticeship (as defined by Skills England)
- Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English Language and Mathematics.
*(Note: If you already hold a relevant degree like Software Engineering or Computer Science, you won't be eligible for this programme.)*
The Perks! 🎉
- Salary: £24,000 per annum. 🤑
- Performance Boosts: Potential for performance-related pay uplifts. 🚀
- Holiday Time: 201 hours of holiday annually (plus company days & bank holidays). 🏖️
- Pension: Contributory Company Pension. 💼
- Health: Health Care Cash Plan. 🩺
- Flexibility: Hybrid/flexible working options. 🏡
- Support: Employee Assistance Programme & Learning and Development support. 💪
- Savings: Employee discounts. 🏷️
- Wellbeing: Wellbeing initiatives. 😊
- Peace of Mind: Life Cover. 🛡️
- Give Back: 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years). 💖
Ready to Apply? 🚀
1. Apply Online: Register your interest to kick things off.
2. Upload Your CV. 📄
3. Complete Your Application: Follow the link in your email to submit your full application (you can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles!).
4. Online Tests: Show us your skills! 🧠
5. Virtual Assessment Centre: Group exercises and interviews await. 🤝
6. Job Offer: If you shine, a Thales job offer is yours! 🌟
Check out Thales Future Talent - Connectr for more deets, hints, and tips!
Important Dates:
- Assessment Centres: February - May 2027
- Induction Week: 6 September - 10 September 2027
- Application Closing Date: 11:59 PM on Wednesday 17 February 2027. APPLY EARLY – roles can close sooner if we get loads of applications! 🏃♀️💨
*Please note: All roles require security clearance. You'll need the right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks (BPSS & SC).*
About Thales:
Thales is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion – it's key to our success! ✨
How to Apply:
Hit the 'apply' button to find out more and submit your application. Remember, apply early to avoid missing out! ⏳
Key responsibilities
- Work as part of our Software Engineering team
- Support the delivery of software solutions
- Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- Develop secure, quality software solutions that adhere to timescale and budget
- Develop creative and bespoke software solutions