Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) - Bristol

MBDA; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification starting 09

Paid travel to study

Annual pay reviews

Healthcare cash plan

25 days annual leave + flexi leave

Study leave during exams

Job summary

MBDA in Bristol is offering a Software Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship commencing September 2027. You will study for a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions while contributing to MBDA software projects across embedded and front‑end domains.

You'll undertake six 6‑month placements in years 1–3 and a 12‑month final placement, with on‑site work and occasional home days. A funded degree and travel support are included.

Qualifications

• A strong interest in software engineering within a defence/embedded systems context.
• Solid foundations in C/C++ and Java.
• Willingness to undertake multiple placements across MBDA software teams.
• Interest in development lifecycles and Linux/Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with MBDA software teams on embedded and front‑end projects.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, using multiple languages and tools.
• Attend a weekly study day at the university and complete placements throughout the programme.
• Collaborate across departments and learn from international MBDA teams.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Embedded systems

Software lifecycle

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths and Science/Tech

A Levels (Maths + Science or Computing)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Maths/Science/IT/Engineering

T Level in Engineering or Computing

Job description

MBDA in Bristol is offering a Software Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship commencing September 2027. You will study for a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions while contributing to MBDA software projects across embedded and front‑end domains.

You'll undertake six 6‑month placements in years 1–3 and a 12‑month final placement, with on‑site work and occasional home days. A funded degree and travel support are included.