Software Engineering Apprentice
- Recruiter
- Thales
- Location
- Crawley
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 May 2015
- Closes
- 12 May 2015
- Sectors
- Apprenticeships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Manchester/Crawley
Thales is an engineering and technology company that impacts the everyday lives of billions of people around the world - including you. Together, we make it our business to develop and deliver technologies that make society safer, smarter and more secure. And we work with some of the largest governments and global organisations to do it. Together we can ponder positively perplexing problems
across Aerospace, Defence, Security, Space and Transportation.
We are looking for original thinkers who share our passion for Engineering and Technology to take advantage of our unique degree apprenticeship starting in September 2015 as a Software Engineering
Apprentice.
You will be working within our Defence Mission Systems (DMS) function of Thales in either Manchester or Crawley and will have a unique opportunity to create state of the art software that delivers capabilities for both UK and International customers.
What is on offer?
- You will be a key member of the Software Development team based at the Thales site in Manchester or Crawley and will have the opportunity to collaborate with Thales sites in the UK and overseas.
- Splitting your time between classroom learning at our partner Universities and hands on placements as part of the Thales team, you will work towards a BSc (Hons) degree.
- No student debts and you will earn a competitive salary throughout.
- You will be assigned a mentor and a buddy to turn to within the business plus enjoy guidance from the education experts at university. You will have all the support you need to develop a successful career in engineering.
Entry Requirements
- 5 GCSE's at grades A*-C including English, Maths and a Science subject
- At least 3 A-Levels at Grade AAB and above in relevant subjects (eg Science, Maths, Computer Science). General Studies is not considered
- Be a real problem solver with a genuine interest in Technology and Engineering
- A desire to work with modern software development techniques, methods, tools and languages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Have what it takes to work well as part of a team but be able to take the lead when you have to
- A desire to take responsibility for your professional development
Additional Information
- Please note that the Software Apprentice Development Programme activities take place during the working week but will require the investment of some personal time.
- You will have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK when working on Thales projects therefore a willingness to undertake business travel is essential.
- This role requires enhanced security clearance to secret (SC) level. Candidates will be required to meet the criteria and seek Defence
- Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) clearance, which will be sponsored by Thales. For eligibility criteria, please refer to the DBS NSVwebsite.
*Faxing is not our preferred method of application. Please Apply to ALL positions by clicking "Apply Now"*
Manchester/Crawley
Thales is an engineering and technology company that impacts the everyday lives of billions of people around the world - including you. Together, we make it our business to develop and deliver technologies that make society safer, smarter and more secure. And we work with some of the largest governments and global organisations to do it. Together we can ponder positively perplexing problems
across Aerospace, Defence, Security, Space and Transportation.
We are looking for original thinkers who share our passion for Engineering and Technology to take advantage of our unique degree apprenticeship starting in September 2015 as a Software Engineering
Apprentice.
You will be working within our Defence Mission Systems (DMS) function of Thales in either Manchester or Crawley and will have a unique opportunity to create state of the art software that delivers capabilities for both UK and International customers.
What is on offer?
- You will be a key member of the Software Development team based at the Thales site in Manchester or Crawley and will have the opportunity to collaborate with Thales sites in the UK and overseas.
- Splitting your time between classroom learning at our partner Universities and hands on placements as part of the Thales team, you will work towards a BSc (Hons) degree.
- No student debts and you will earn a competitive salary throughout.
- You will be assigned a mentor and a buddy to turn to within the business plus enjoy guidance from the education experts at university. You will have all the support you need to develop a successful career in engineering.
Entry Requirements
- 5 GCSE's at grades A*-C including English, Maths and a Science subject
- At least 3 A-Levels at Grade AAB and above in relevant subjects (eg Science, Maths, Computer Science). General Studies is not considered
- Be a real problem solver with a genuine interest in Technology and Engineering
- A desire to work with modern software development techniques, methods, tools and languages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Have what it takes to work well as part of a team but be able to take the lead when you have to
- A desire to take responsibility for your professional development
Additional Information
- Please note that the Software Apprentice Development Programme activities take place during the working week but will require the investment of some personal time.
- You will have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK when working on Thales projects therefore a willingness to undertake business travel is essential.
- This role requires enhanced security clearance to secret (SC) level. Candidates will be required to meet the criteria and seek Defence
- Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) clearance, which will be sponsored by Thales. For eligibility criteria, please refer to the DBS NSVwebsite.
*Faxing is not our preferred method of application. Please Apply to ALL positions by clicking "Apply Now"*