2026 Software Engineering Apprentice

7 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Scottish Apprenticeships Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

Job Overview
Job purpose

Are you passionate about Software, Engineering, Coding and all things Programming? Are you interested in learning how Software Engineering operates in a large business and operates with Hardware Systems to develop cutting edge technology? Do you have a willingness to learn and develop new skills from leading experts in Software Engineering areas? Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a degree, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry-leading organisation? If the answer is yes, then please read on to see what Thales has to offer…

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 work collaboratively with other teams in the business to ensure that you deliver the most effective software systems for the business and grow your skills and knowledge whilst doing so. In this role you will have the opportunity to support "embedded systems" which will allow for you to test the practicalities of your coding on real time cutting edge hardware.

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 in which to focus on your studies. For the other four days you will be working in the business, applying your university learning in a real-life engineering environment. Apprentices will be required to 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.

  • 4 Highers (BBBB) including either Maths, Computing Science or Physics
  • National 5 English at grade C or above

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all 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 Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link -

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