Apprentice Software Engineer

BAE Systems; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense engineering company in the UK is seeking candidates for a Software Engineering program. This position involves applying engineering principles throughout the software development process and participating in various projects. Ideal candidates will possess 5 GCSEs and 3 A-levels. The company promotes an inclusive culture, offering competitive benefits including a pension scheme and flexible health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plan

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Potential for an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science/Technical subject.
• Must have 3 A-levels with one in Mathematics and another in Engineering or Science.
• Must have an equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification worth at least 96 UCAS points.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to all stages of software development.
• Gain specific software engineering skills applicable to complex systems.
• Take on projects with increasing responsibility to become a qualified Software Engineer.

Skills

Mathematics

English

Science/Technical knowledge

Engineering principles

Problem-solving

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A-C

3 A-levels at grade C or above

Level 3 vocational qualification in STEM

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will learn to apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, through analysis and design, development, implementation, integration and verification.
• In parallel with the academic aspects of the scheme, you will be assigned to projects where you will gain the specific software engineering competence and skills applicable to the complex display and control systems designed and manufactured by BAE Systems, Electronic Systems at Rochester.
• As you progress through the scheme, your work will become more challenging with greater responsibility, with the end goal of leaving the scheme as a qualified Software Engineer.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4/A‑C which must include Maths, English and a Science/Technical subject and 1 of the following:
  • 3 A‑levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. One subject must be Mathematics and another in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject.
  • An equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification that is STEM‑related and worth at least 96 UCAS points.
• The Electronic Systems sector spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission‑critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls, electronic warfare and night vision systems, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors, secure networked communications equipment, geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems, mission management, and power‑and‑energy‑management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Inclusive Culture & Benefits

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Employees receive a competitive pension scheme, an employee share plan, and a wide range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.