Software Engineering Degree Apprentice

Software Engineering Degree Apprentice

Apply for the Software Engineering Degree Apprentice role ation:
Lincoln, England, United Kingdom.

Leonardo offers a range of apprenticeships from 2‑4 years across STEM and business routes, with paid training and on‑the‑job learning. Competitive entry salaries and support for academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.

We support you settling into your new location, ensuring you are familiar with the team and receive a warm welcome from day 1. Each site has an Apprentice team member helping you progress, protecting study time and enabling digital learning and local community STEM projects.

As a Software Engineering Degree apprentice you will rotate through projects over a 3.5‑year programme, learning software engineering, the engineering lifecycle and developing practical engineering skills. You will work with experienced software engineers within Integrated Project Teams to design and test new and existing products, solving problems, generating ideas and supporting the next generation of EW products.

You will attend university on a day‑release basis to complete the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship (ST0119), which includes a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineer) degree. During the apprenticeship you will record learning activities and evidence to demonstrate competency in set criteria, and complete a degree project in your final year.

• Grow your knowledge of an engineering business and what the role of a Software Engineer is by being part of our Integrated Project Teams.
• Develop practical skills in engineering and understanding key processes and technologies.
• Support early careers activities – apprentices have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities.

This apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little professional engineering experience and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have an engineering, software or computing degree.

• At least 104 UCAS points, including 2 STEM subjects (3 C's at A’ Level or T Level core pass C or equivalent qualification).
• 5 GCSE grades from 9‑4 / A* - C, including Maths, English and a Science.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

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• Time to recharge – generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your future – award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Wellbeing – free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding performance – bonus scheme available to all employees.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan – opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks – up to £500 annually on private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

GB – Lincoln

Fixed term

Hybrid