Software Degree Apprentice in Fareham

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world‑leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

This apprenticeship role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit in Fareham. From day one, you will work alongside some of the industry's best engineers. The role will initially focus on building skills necessary to be able to support Saab Seaeye legacy vehicles, but with opportunities to work on cutting edge products such as the SR20 and eMANIP. You will be a team player, who is looking to grow into becoming a well‑rounded software applications engineer. You will have a proactive approach to your work, and be able to work with minimal supervision either on your own or within project teams.

• Design and develop software for the next generation of underwater vehicles.
• Support and develop on the existing codebase and products.
• Degree learning will need to be supplemented with additional skills such as C++ programming, simulation tools and robotics knowledge. These additional skills can be learnt on the job using the Saab standard training methodologies.
• Typical working day will range from practical skills development, design reviews, documenting detailed design, implementing code and unit to integration level testing.

• The minimum expected educational requirement is for the apprentice to have a technical or scientific background with English & Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above.
• Alongside GCSEs/A-Level/HNC A level 3 qualification in a suitable subject area at grade C or PASS.
• Required skills: Computer science, Software/electronics, Science or engineering discipline, Design and technology.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to effectively structure technical challenges and solutions.
• Outstanding creativity, solid team-based culture, and good communication skills.
• Willing to learn from others, self‑motivated to perform simple or complex tasks.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication in English.
• Familiarity in development of control software.
• Understanding of software design and architecture.
• Familiar with Standard Web Technologies.
• Understanding of networking.
• Knowledge of fundamentals like product‑oriented design, algorithm design, data structures, and complexity analysis.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.