Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenti

Overview

Join Thales UK as a 2026 Software Engineering Apprentice – Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship and develop your career in a leading defence and technology organisation.

• Earn £24,000 per annum while you learn
• Permanent role from day one
• Full tuition fee coverage for university studies
• Benefits: 201 hours annual leave, company pension, health care plan, life insurance, performance pay uplifts, voluntary time off

As a Software Engineering Apprentice you will support the team to deliver real‑world software solutions within budget and on schedule. You will gain experience across the development lifecycle and collaborate with experienced engineers in an agile environment.

• Programming in industry standard languages (Python, C++, C, Go)
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary agile teams
• Familiarity with business management and formal documentation tools
• Knowledge of secure software development practices
• Interest in technical domains such as software‑defined radio and electronic counter‑measure systems
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Exposure to emerging digital technologies (AI, data analytics)

You will enrol in the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Warwick University, following the Software Engineering pathway. The programme combines university studies with practical application in our software function in Reading for four years, delivering a BSc and Level 6 qualification.

• 112 UCAS tariff points at A Level (BBC grades, maths C+ and STEM subject)
• 5 GCSEs (grade 9‑4, including English and Maths)

All successful candidates must possess a permanent right to work in the UK and will be required to obtain and maintain SC clearance prior to starting employment.

Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2026. Induction week for all graduates and apprentices will take place from Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September 2026.

Applications will close at 11:59 pm on Thursday 12 February 2026. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.