Software Engineering Degree Apprentice

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave

Pension 15%

Mental health

Stock Ownership Plan

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Dental coverage

Family cover

Tech discounts

Gym memberships

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in the United Kingdom offers a range of Apprenticeships across STEM and business routes. As a Software Engineering Degree Apprentice, you will rotate through projects, learn the lifecycle of software engineering, and attend university for the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship (ST0119), including a BSc (Hons) degree.

During the programme you will grow knowledge of engineering, develop practical skills, and engage as a STEM ambassador, with on-site

Qualifications

• Minimum 104 UCAS points across STEM subjects.
• GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths, English and Science.
• Progression to Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Rotates through projects to learn software engineering lifecycle.
• Attends university on day release to complete degree.
• Contributes to design and testing of EW products.

Education

104 UCAS points

GCSEs including Maths English Science

Job description

Job Description

The opportunity Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-5yrs. across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paidtraining, coupled with on the job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that sets up the best start to your career. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress. We support helping you settle into your new location ensuring you are familiar with the team and have a warm welcome from day 1. There is a member of our Apprentice team at each site, helping you progress, ensuring your study time is protected, enabling access todigital learningas well as opportunities to get involved with the local community and STEM projects, enhance many aspects of each programme. As Software Engineering Degree Apprentice, you will As a Software Engineering Degree apprentice you will spend the duration of your 3.5 year programme rotating through different projects to learn about Software engineering, the engineering lifecycle and developing your practical engineering skills. You will be working with our experienced software engineers within our Integrated Project Teams to design and test new and existing products, using your new skills to solve problems, generate new ideas and support the development of the next generation of EW products. You will also attend university on a day release basis to complete your Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship (ST0119) which includes a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineer) degree. Through your work placements you will record learning activities and evidence to show your competency in set criteria and in your final year you will complete a project which forms part of your degree.

During your apprenticeship, you will: Grow your knowledge of an engineering business and what the role of a Software Engineer is by being part of our Integrated Project Teams. Develop practical skills in engineering and understanding key processes and technologies. Support early careers activities - our apprentices have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities.

Qualifications and entry Criteria

This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little professional engineering experience and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have an engineering, software or computing degree. You must have as a minimum 104 UCAS Points to include at least 2 STEM subjects (3 C's at A' Level or T Level core pass C or equivalent qualification) Plus 5 GCSE grades 9-4 / A* - C or equivalent, must include Maths. English and a Science. The starting salary for this role is £23,500. During your Apprenticeship we encourage you to spend at least 3/4 days a week on site to integrate with your team, connect socially and maximise your learning experience.

Security Clearance

At Leonardo, many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years. For staff operating in more sensitive posts, there is an additional range of personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV). As part of this process, a range of factors may be considered, including an individual's background, travel history, nationality, previous nationalities held and other information relevant to the vetting assessment. To be eligible for National Security Vetting at SC level, applicants will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years. For DV clearance, this is typically ten years. In some circumstances, time spent overseas may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Additional vetting requirements may apply upon appointment. For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

• Time to recharge:Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your future:Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your wellbeing matters:Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success:Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit:https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type: Fixed term

Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo.

The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!