2025 Software Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development (BSc)
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Salary: £22,500 per annum
Employee type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
Working Schedule: 37 hours per week. University days are normally a Friday, where you would either attend University in person or virtually. Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu are the Thales working days where you will be on site at Thales in Glasgow or working from home where suitable.
Are you passionate about Software, Engineering, Coding and all things Programming? Are you interested in learning how Software Engineering operates in a large business and operates with Hardware Systems to develop cutting edge technology? Do you have a willingness to learn and develop new skills from leading experts in Software Engineering areas? Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a degree, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry-leading organisation? If the answer is yes, then please read on to see what Thales has to offer…
What the role has to offer:
* Earn while you learn
* Job specific training experience
* Recognised qualifications
* A support network of students currently on the programme
* Various benefits and opportunities to grow your essential skills
* Permanent role from day one
In the role of a Software Graduate Apprentice, you will work with the Engineering and Industry teams to design Software Solutions for our Engineering Systems and Hardware. You’ll work collaboratively with other teams in the business to ensure that you deliver the most effective software systems for the business and grow your skills and knowledge whilst doing so. In this role you will have the opportunity to support “embedded systems” which will allow for you to test the practicalities of your coding on real time cutting edge hardware.
Apprentice Programme:
As a Software Engineer Apprentice you will be studying at the University of Strathclyde towards a BSc in Software Development. For the duration of this four year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our Software function in Glasgow.
You will be given one day per week in which to focus on your studies. For the other four days you will be working in the business, applying your university learning in a real-life engineering environment. Apprentices will be required to attend classes on campus for 10 days annually, once a month during term-time.
Upon completion of the programme you will move into a permanent role within Thales in Glasgow.
Requirements:
Candidates will need to have achieved at least four ‘Higher’ grade qualifications grades (BBBB) including either Maths, Computing Science or Physics and National 5 English at grade C or above.
Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the 4 year programme.
Benefits:
* 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
* Company Pension
* Health Care Cash Plan
* Life Insurance
* Discount Portal
* Performance-related pay uplifts
* 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)
Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2025. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 01 September until Friday 05 September 2025.
Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 16 February 2025, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2025 with details of next steps.
Recruitment Process:
For further information on our Early Careers recruitment process, or to speak to a member of the Early Careers Team or a Graduate or Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr.
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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