Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - UK

Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship – Aerospace

Starting Salary: £22,990 per year

Location: Derby, Solihull

Duration: 4 years

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce in an Emerging Talent programme, you\’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position summary

Can you see yourself creating the ‘brains’ behind cutting‑edge aircrafts? Become a Software Engineering Degree Apprentice and that’s exactly what you could be doing. As we develop new solutions to help our company and customers move towards a lower carbon future, the software that controls our power systems will be even more vital.

What you’ll be doing

Over four years, you’ll learn from the expert teams in our Civil Aerospace business working on embedded, real‑time safety critical software and firmware development. As well receiving on‑the‑job training, you’ll also study for a BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degree at the University of Derby.

Together, this will give you a solid foundation for an exciting future, which could see you becoming a development specialist or leading large‑scale projects in systems and software.

Through a series of long‑term placements, project‑based work and shorter training courses, you’ll learn essential skills in each stage of the software development lifecycle – everything from design implementation to verification, digital data and cyber security.

Day to day, you’ll be developing solutions for safety critical applications in small teams, enhancing and maintaining the software that provides the ‘brains’ behind powerful jet engines.

Who we’re looking for

• Five GCSEs which must include a minimum of Maths at grade 6 / B, English Language at grade 4 / C and Science (triple, double or single award excluding single Biology) at grade 4 / C plus 2 others at grade 4 / C.
• 112 UCAS points (obtained or predicted) from either: 3 A‑Levels to include Maths at a grade C minimum and a further STEM subject at grade C minimum; A Level 3 Extended BTEC at grade DDM in Computer Science (or equivalent).

Every bit as important as your academic achievements, however, are the personal qualities you bring to the role. You need to be an analytical thinker, creative problem solver, as well as someone who’s ready to learn and works well as part of a team.

Beyond that, we’re looking for someone with a deep interest in technology and robotics. Perhaps, you’re already starting to master programming using Raspberry Pi or Arduino. Or even exploring how to interface with hardware through small robotics projects.

Our behaviours drive us – we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

What you’ll get

• A competitive starting salary with annual pay rises
• Fully sponsored BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degree
• 33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension
• A choice of voluntary benefits including discounts at nationwide stores, gyms, discounted health care, free digital GP, Cycle to Work scheme and more all available on our TotalReward portal
• Continuous learning and development
• Support from managers, leaders, mentors and other apprentices
• Opportunities to develop beyond your day‑to‑day role and get involved in social activities
• An independent, 24‑hour, confidential counselling service

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date

1st February 2026 11:59pm

Assessment Centres will take place between January – February.

Programme

Job Posting Date

01 Dec 2025; 00:12