V05031 - Degree Apprentice Software Engineering
The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls.
Role
- You will be trained to be able to design, build and test high-quality software solutions.
- You will learn to apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, through analysis and design, development, implementation, integration and verification.
- In parallel with the academic aspects of the scheme providing a foundation of knowledge, you will be assigned to projects where, you will be gaining the specific software engineering competence and skills applicable to the complex display and control systems designed and manufactured by BAE Systems, Electronic Systems at Rochester.
- As you progress through the scheme, your work will become more challenging with greater responsibility, with the end goal of leaving the scheme as a qualified Software Engineer.
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY
- Working Week
- Shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 4 Years
- Positions Available
- 8
- Closing Date
- Saturday, 28th February 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 14th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- 5 GCSE Inc Maths, English & Science or Technical GCSE, grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) (Essential)
- 3 A-levels, Maths, Engineering - or Technical A Level, grade 96 UCAS points, C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
- Company
- BAE SYSTEMS PLC
- Location
- BAE Systems, Marconi Way, Rochester, Kent, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Company
- BAE SYSTEMS PLC
- Location
- BAE Systems, Marconi Way, Rochester, Kent, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted