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2023 Software Apprentice - Cheadle

Employer
THALES UK LIMITED
Location
Dolphin House, Ashurst Drive, SK3 0XB
Salary
£18,000.00 annually
Closing date
22 Dec 2022

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Specialism
IT
Sector
Technology
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Degree
Start Date
September
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?

Key responsibilities will include the development of Human Computer Interfaces, Acoustic processing, Autonomy and Middleware software products using industry standard tools and methods.

We offer our Software Engineering apprenticeships across our defence and transport businesses.

You will help to:
  • Define our solution by working with Systems Engineering to develop requirements and a test strategy
  • Develop our systems by working as a member of a project team to deliver a high quality, robust software deliverable that meets customer requirements, on time and within budget
  • Support our systems by working with customer support functions to ensure that currently deployed software products are maintained on both land and at sea
  • Build our strategy by working with software architects to ensure that skills, technology and ways of working for the future are developed

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

As a Software Engineering Apprentice you will be studying towards a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, following the Software Engineering Pathway. This is a Gold accredited programme by Tech Partnership Degrees. For the duration of this 4-year programme you will be given one day per week in which to attend Manchester Metropolitan University. For the other four days you will be working in the business, applying your university learning and gaining a breadth of experience within the software function.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At the end of the apprenticeship you will be working as a software engineer within the Thales UK businesses.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs including Maths & English (Grade 9 - 4 or A*-C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths and one STEM subject (Grade BBC) Essential

Things to consider

Candidates will need a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points at A2 (Grades BCC) with a grade B in Maths and at least one STEM subject (Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics) or an equivalent e.g. BTEC DMM. They will also require five GCSEs, or equivalent, grade A*-C (4-9) including English and Maths,

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