Software Engineering Degree Apprentice

Leonardo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo offers a Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship combining paid work with university study toward a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineer) degree.

You will work on real-time projects alongside skilled professionals at various UK sites, with day-release university attendance and strong support for academic progression. The four-year programme includes on-the-job learning and travel between UK sites.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Grow your knowledge of an engineering business by being part of Integrated Project Teams
• Develop practical software engineering skills and understand key processes and technologies
• Support early careers activities by acting as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities
• Commit to the successful completion of all academic modules and assignments for the Level 6 Apprenticeship standard

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

UCAS points 104 + 2 STEM subjects

5 GCSEs grade 9-4 / A*-C incl Maths, English, Science

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4yrs. across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paid training, coupled with on the job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that offers 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.

Whether leaving School or College with GCSEs/Standards, A ' Levels/Highers (or equivalent) or in work and looking for a new career path, you are fully supported as you rotate within the business working on real-time projects alongside highly skilled professionals. There is a member of our Apprentice team at each site, helping you progress, ensuring your study time is protected and enabling access to digital learning as well as opportunities to get involved with the local community and STEM projects.

Are you looking for a career in software engineering and the opportunity to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company? Then why not apply for the Leonardo Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship!

Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable 'smart' solutions. We are a continually expanding company, offering exciting opportunities to talented individuals who want to work at the forefront of technology.

Programme Description

Are you looking for a great start to your career in Software Engineering, earning and learning on a professionally accredited, award-winning scheme? We are looking to recruit the experts of the future on our nationally recognised, award-winning Apprenticeship Programmes.

You will be working within world class facilities regardless of which site you are based. There may also be opportunities to travel between the Company's UK sites to meet with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

How this role fits in

Leonardo's four-year Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship programme is looking for people who understand the importance of communication, who are able to work well as part of a team and on their own initiative. You will have the drive and commitment to work through difficult problems to find the right engineering solutions.

Role description

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.

We need people who understand the importance of our Customers and are ready to commit to working in the business, whilst also committing to a degree programme. At the end of the programme, you will work as a highly qualified member of our Software Engineering community.

You will be working for a company at the cutting edge of technology, as well as enhancing your skills and business acumen, opening up your horizons to the diverse and dynamic ways to apply your academic learning in a practical environment.

We have created a programme across our UK sites that value those who continuously ask questions and look to resolve problems through creative and innovative thinking.

Who would suit this role?

Leonardo values people that look to always develop throughout their career and along with an eager willingness to learn, a successful apprenticeship with Leonardo involves a drive to deliver results, sometimes from your own initiative, a patience for problem solving, as well as a need to comply with safety instructions and clear process compliance at all times. We view commitment to the programme and learning objectives very highly.

Note : This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little professional engineering experience and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have an engineering/softwre 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 software 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
• Commit to the successful completion of all your academic modules and assignments in support of a recognised Level 6 Apprenticeship standard.

Qualifications

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

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Salary: £23,500

During your Apprenticeship we encourage you to spend at least 3/4 days a week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experien