Software Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT Software Development

2026 Software Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT Software Development

Join Thales to apply for the 2026 Software Engineering Apprentice – Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT Software Development role.

• Start Date: 07 September 2026
• Salary: £24,000 per annum
• Employment type: Permanent
• Location: Glasgow
• Working
  
  Schedule:
  
  37 hrs per week (Mon‑Thu on‑site or work‑from‑home, Friday university sessions)

• Earn while you learn
• Job‑specific training experience
• Recognised qualifications
• Support network of current programme students
• Opportunities to develop essential skills
• Permanent role from day one
• Tuition fees fully covered

In this apprenticeship you will work with Engineering and Industry teams to design software solutions for our engineering systems and hardware. You’ll collaborate across the business to deliver effective software systems and grow your skills. The role includes supporting embedded systems, allowing you to test your coding on real‑time cutting‑edge hardware.

• You’ll study at the University of Strathclyde toward a BSc in Software Development.
• The 4‑year programme combines university studies with practical application in our Glasgow software function.
• One day per week is dedicated to university study; the remaining four days involve work duties.
• Apprentices attend on‑campus classes 10 days annually (once a month during term‑time).
• On completion, you will transition to a permanent role at Thales in Glasgow.

• 4 Highers (BBBB) including Maths, Computing Science or Physics
• National 5 English at grade C or above
• Permanent right to work in the UK

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Health care cash plan
• Life insurance
• Portal discount
• Performance‑related pay uplifts
• 80 hours volunteering (first two years)

All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK and will be required to obtain BPSS Level and full Security Clearance (SC) before commencing employment.

Applications will close at 11:59 pm on Thursday 12 February 2026. Roles may close earlier if a high number of applications are received.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process and will offer reasonable adjustments for neuro‑diverse applicants or those with disabilities.