2027 Software Engineering Apprentice - Templecombe

Thales Group; Itchen Abbas; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group is offering a Software Engineering Apprentice position in the United Kingdom. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting software delivery within the engineering team, while studying for a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship via the University of Exeter.

The programme blends campus learning with real-world projects and a pathway toward a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions. Training covers software development, data, security, and networks, finishing with a specialist Software

Qualifications

• Effective communication and collaboration with teammates.
• Ability to learn fast and apply theoretical knowledge to real projects.
• Willingness to engage in problem solving and investigations.
• Ability to document and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Supporting system requirement and design activities.
• Developing software solutions to fulfil an actual business need.
• Contributing to project reviews.
• Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving.
• Communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders.
• Working with experienced engineers on live projects.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Problem Solving

Administrative Skills

Logical Thinking

Team Working

Creativity

Education

GCSE Maths & English

A Level (any subject)

Job description

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.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting system requirement and design activities
• Developing software solutions to fulfil an actual business need
• Contributing to project reviews
• Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving
• Communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders
• Working with experienced engineers on live projects

Training

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 will introduce apprentices to a broad range of digital disciplines over the first two years of the programme, 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 also undertake a work based Synoptic Project, before completing your End Point Assessment. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, as well as the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship.

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
• 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.

What happens at the end

Secure a permanent role from day one at the start of your apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 5 at grade 9-4 (A-C) - essential
• A Level in any subject (grade B or above) - essential

Key details

• Wage: £24,000 a year
• Working week: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday).
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
• Start date: 2027-09-06
• Closing date: 2027-02-17
• Apprenticeship standard: Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
• Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

About the employer

Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 4 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Defence and Security, Digital Identity and Security.