2026 Software Engineering Apprentice - Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development

2026 Software Engineering Apprentice – Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development

Join to apply for the 2026 Software Engineering Apprentice – Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development role at Thales

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Start Date: 07 September 2026

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Employee type: Permanent

Working Schedule: 37 hours per week. University days are normally a Friday, where you would either attend University in person or virtually. Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu are the Thales working days where you will be on site at Thales in Glasgow or working from home where suitable.

What the role has to offer:

• Earn while you learn
• Job specific training experience
• Recognised qualifications
• A support network of students currently on the programme
• Various benefits and opportunities to grow your essential skills
• Permanent role from day one
• Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Engineering and Industry teams to design Software Solutions for our Engineering Systems and Hardware.
• Collaborate with other teams in the business to deliver effective software systems.
• Support embedded systems, testing coding on real‑time cutting‑edge hardware.
• Assist in practical application of university learning in a real‑life engineering environment.

Apprentice Programme:

• Studying at the University of Strathclyde towards a BSc in Software Development.
• Four‑year programme combining university studies with practical application in our Software function in Glasgow.
• One day per week focused on studies; four days at work applying learning.
• Attend classes on campus for 10 days annually, once a month during term‑time.
• Upon completion, move into a permanent role within Thales in Glasgow.

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discount Portal
• Performance‑related pay uplifts
• 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)

Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026

Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February – May 2026. Induction week for all Graduates and Apprentices will take place from Monday 7 September – Friday 11 September 2026.

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, prior to starting with us.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

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