Software Engineering Degree Apprentice

About us:

Leonardo develops multi-domain capabilities in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector. They play a prominent role in major international strategic programmes and is a trusted technological partner of governments, defence agencies, institutions and enterprises.

Get to know Leonardo
Working in Leonardo today means developing the most advanced technologies in the strategic sector of Aerospace, Defence and Security, in one of the mayor companies worldwide that makes innovation the main driver of its development.

The Opportunity

Looking for a career in software engineering? How about immersing yourself in real-time projects, collaborating with top-notch scientists and engineers in a globally renowned company. If this sparks your interest, the Leonardo Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship might just be your perfect match!

Dive into a world of paid training, splitting your time between prestigious partner universities and hands-on learning on the job. This is not just an apprenticeship; it's your gateway to acquiring practical skills, gaining invaluable experience, and kick-starting the best possible career journey.

However, that is not all. We offer a competitive entry salary of £21,525 per year and support for your academic learning. We do not just stop at welcoming you to your new location; we ensure you feel at home from day one.

With a dedicated Apprentice team at each site, your progression is our priority. We safeguard your study time, open doors to cutting-edge digital learning, and present opportunities to engage with the local community and STEM projects, enriching every aspect of your apprenticeship.

Whether leaving School or College with GCSEs/Standards, A ‘Levels/Highers (or equivalent) or in work looking to pivot your career, we are ready to welcome you and support your rotation within the business, working on real-time projects alongside passionate professionals who live and breathe software engineering.

If this sounds like the adventure you have been waiting for, do not hesitate! Apply now, and let the exciting journey with Leonardo begin!

Key Responsibility Areas

Leonardo values people that look to always develop throughout their career and along with an eager willingness to learn, a successful apprenticeship with Leonardo involves a drive to deliver results, sometimes from your own initiative, a patience for problem solving, as well as a need to comply with safety instructions and clear process compliance at all times. We view commitment to the programme and learning objectives very highly.

During your employment, you will be required to share your time between the workplace and university. You will:

  • Grow your knowledge of software engineering as you rotate through different parts of the business working within our Integrated Project Teams.
  • Develop practical skills in software engineering design and development for complex systems.
  • Build an understanding of key software engineering processes and technologies.
  • Support early careers activities - our apprentices and graduates have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities
  • Commit to the successful completion of all your academic modules and assignments in support of a recognised Apprenticeship standard 

Qualifications and entry Criteria

This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little professional engineering experience and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have an engineering, software or computing degree.

You must have as a minimum:

  • 104 UCAS Points to include at least 2 STEM subjects (3 C's at A' Level or T Level core pass C or equivalent qualification)
  • Plus 5 GCSE grades 9-4 / A* - C or equivalent, must include Maths. English and a Science

Contract duration: 3 Years and 5 months

You must be eligible for full security clearance. 

Life at Leonardo:

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

  • Flexible Working: Flexible hours with possibility of hybrid working options.
  • Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
  • Holidays: 25 days' plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
  • Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
  • Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
  • Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
  • Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
  • Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

Leonardo is a leader in cybersecurity, and one of the biggest suppliers of defence equipment to the UK MoD. Come and be a part of our community and work with some of the most talented engineers in the UK on some of the most exciting projects around.,

We recruit on a rolling basis. These roles attract high competition, so do not delay - APPLY NOW to avoid disappointment.

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this.

A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!  

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