Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions

2026 Software Engineering Apprentice – Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions

Location:

Templecombe, United Kingdom

Start Date:

7 September 2026

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Employee type:
Permanent

Working

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)

• Earn while you learn
• Job specific training experience
• Recognised qualifications
• Permanent role from day one
• Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered

Join us as a Software Apprentice where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in implementing and integrating the sonar processing and display chains that power the world's leading sonar systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team of experts to create complex systems for our customers. This role promises an exciting journey into the world of sonar technology!

• Problem‑solving methods and approaches
• Effective communication skills in both writing reports and giving presentations
• Knowledge and application of key digital technologies such as data science or AI/ML
• Signal processing
• Effective algorithm implementations, and importance of verification and validation
• HMI Development and testing
• An understanding of foundational concepts in mathematics and physics that apply to underwater acoustic systems

You will enrol onto the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship at Yeovil College, following the Software Engineer specialism pathway. Over the 4‑year programme duration, you will attend college on a day‑release basis to complete your academic studies. For the rest of the time you will be working in our Underwater Systems Business applying your learning to real‑life projects.

By the end of the apprenticeship you will have achieved a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, plus the Level 6 apprenticeship qualification.

• 112 UCAS points to include A Level grade B in Maths and a further STEM subject (any Engineering, IT, Computing, Web and Telecoms)
• 5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discount Portal
• Performance‑related pay uplifts
• 80 hours volunteering (first two years)

Applications will close m on Thursday 12 February 2026.

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all of our roles are subject to security restrictions. All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK, and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements below, prior to starting with us.

This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

All successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance requiring further evidence. For details refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

Great journeys start here, apply now!