Degree Apprentice Software Engineering

BAE Systems.; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace firm is offering a Degree Apprentice Software Engineer role in Yeovil. You'll work alongside experienced engineers while earning a BSc in Computer Science. This role provides hands-on experience with real projects and a competitive starting salary of £23,100, progressing annually through the apprenticeship program. Enjoy flexible benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Committed to acquiring a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science.
• Ability to learn alongside experienced software engineers.
• Willingness to work on real projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on real software development projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in software engineering.
• Master diverse programming languages.

Skills

Programming languages

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

96 UCAS Points

Job description

Description

Job title: Degree Apprentice Software Engineer

Location: Yeovil

Salary: Starting from £23,100 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing:

A Software Engineering degree apprenticeship involves working alongside experienced and world leading software engineers. It combines both block release to University and online learning, 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 this combination of academic study and real work experience, you will become a software engineer capable of writing requirements, designs, software code and tests.

What Qualification Will You Get?

• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science

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 Digital Intelligence Team:

Alongside a full Degree in Software Engineer, you will gain hands‑on experience helping create cutting edge software where you'll master diverse programming languages and tackle complex problem.

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 AND 96 UCAS Points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)