Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in UK

Airbus
Full time
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UK
10/05/2026
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Newport

Responsibilities

Develop software for cryptographic devices and cryptographic key management systems.
Learn and contribute across the software development lifecycle, including design, integration, testing, requirements traceability, estimation, and work package definition.
Develop real-time embedded software in a resource-constrained environment using C or C++ and develop Windows application software.
Apply software design, architectural patterns, UML, coding standards, and Airbus Defence & Space development processes.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, and verification engineers to deliver secure cryptographic products.

Requirements

Minimum 104–112 UCAS points from three A levels at grade C or above, or a BTEC/Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at DMM, or a T Level at Merit or above.
Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language or Welsh First Language and Mathematics or Mathematics–Numeracy.
Genuine interest in software development and strong self-motivation, articulation, and verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants must submit a CV with grades identified as predicted or achieved and a cover letter explaining their motivation and suitability.
Candidates must have current legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme and may need to pass BPSS, UK SC-level security clearance, or Export Control checks.

Benefits

£23,000 salary, 37-hour working week, and half-day Fridays subject to completing full hours.
25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, pension, success share, and additional flexible benefits.
Paid on-the-job training and a funded BSc Software Engineering apprenticeship degree with no course fees.
Rotational placements, focused training, possible European assignments, personal development, and professional networking opportunities.
Start date is 31 August 2027; applications close on 26 October 2026 or earlier when sufficient applications are received.
The apprenticeship roles do not meet UK Visas & Immigration minimum requirements for sponsorship of migrant workers.

Airbus

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