Degree Apprentice Software Engineering

BAE Systems.; Rochester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Rochester is seeking an Apprentice Software Engineer to design and develop high-quality software solutions. Successful candidates will receive training and gain qualifications while working on complex electronic systems. This apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £26,000 with annual progression through the scheme. Candidates must have 5 GCSEs and either A-levels or relevant vocational qualifications in STEM subjects.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess relevant GCSEs and A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test high-quality software solutions.
• Apply engineering principles through all stages of the software development process.
• Gain specific software engineering competence on projects related to display and control systems.

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including Maths and English

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

Vocational qualification (STEM related, minimum of 96 UCAS points)

Job description

Description

Job title: Apprentice Software Engineer

Location: Rochester (Kent)

Salary: Starting from £26,000 with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you'll be doing:

• You will be trained to be able to design, build and test high-quality software solutions.
• 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 providing a foundation of knowledge, you will be assigned to projects where, you will be gaining 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.

What Qualification will you get?

By the end of the apprenticeship you will obtain: Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (Integrated Degree)

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 Electronic Systems Team:

The Electronic Systems (ES) 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.

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.

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).