2026 Software Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT Software Development
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Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short‑range systems to extended protection across the entire battle‑space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well‑being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part‑time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Role Details
Start Date: 07 September 2026
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Employee type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
Working Schedule: 37 hours per week. University days are normally a Friday, where you would either attend University in person or virtually. Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu are the Thales working days where you will be on site at Thales in Glasgow or working from home where suitable.
A passionate Software, Engineering, Coding and all things Programming? In a large business, learning how Software Engineering operates and working with hardware systems to develop cutting‑edge technology? A willingness to learn and develop new skills from leading experts? Looking for an employer sponsoring you through a degree whilst providing valuable on‑the‑job experience within a global, innovative, industry‑leading organisation? If yes, read on to discover what Thales offers.
What The Role Has To Offer
* Earn while you learn
* Job specific training experience
* Recognised qualifications
* A support network of students currently on the programme
* Various benefits and opportunities to grow your essential skills
* Permanent role from day one
* Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered
In the role of a Software Graduate Apprentice, you will work with the Engineering and Industry teams to design Software Solutions for our Engineering Systems and Hardware. You’ll collaborate with other teams to deliver effective software systems and grow your skills and knowledge while doing so. You will support embedded systems, allowing you to test the practicalities of your coding on real‑time cutting‑edge hardware.
Apprentice Programme
As a Software Engineer Apprentice you will be studying at the University of Strathclyde towards a BSc in Software Development. For the duration of this 4‑year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our Software function in Glasgow. You will be given one day per week to focus on your studies. For the other four days you will work in the business, applying your university learning in a real‑life engineering environment. Apprentices will attend classes on campus for 10 days annually, once a month during term‑time. Upon completion of the programme you will move into a permanent role within Thales in Glasgow.
Requirements
* 4 Highers (BBBB) including either Maths, Computing Science or Physics
* National 5 English at grade C or above
Benefits
* 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)
Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
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