Degree Apprentice Software Engineering

BAE Systems.; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK seeks Degree Apprentice Software Engineers for a program combining academic study and hands-on experience. Candidates will develop essential skills while working on real projects, earning a BSc in High Integrity Software Engineering. Competitive starting salary and a range of benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science subject.
• At least 3 A-levels including Maths and a Science/Technical subject.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced software engineers.
• Complete a degree while gaining practical work experience.
• Write requirements, designs, software code, and tests.
• Engage in various projects including developing and testing aircraft displays.

Skills

Software engineering

STEM subjects knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject

3 A-levels at grade C or above including Maths and a Science/Technical subject

Job description

Description

Job title: Degree Apprentice Software Engineer

Location: Samlesbury and Warton

Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you'll be doing:

• The scheme involves working alongside experienced and outstanding software engineers
• It combines spending day release at university, where you will acquire an Honours Degree, with time working on real projects, enhancing the skills necessary to develop a long career in the industry
• Through academic study and real work experience, you will become a software engineer capable of writing requirements, designs, software code and tests
• The work placement element of the course involves a wide range of activities for example: developing and testing aircraft displays, producing ground‑based equipment or the latest training simulators

What qualification will you get?

BSc (Hons) in High Integrity Software Engineering

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Air team:

The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting‑edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world‑class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

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 where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are 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.

Export Control / Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject AND 1 of the following:

• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject
• an equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points)