Software Engineering Apprentice

Software Engineering Apprentice

Location: Malvern, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Early Careers - Apprenticeship

Job ID: 19983

At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.

About the team Software Engineering

The QinetiQ Software Engineering discipline supports a broad range of our capabilities and is at the forefront of developing innovative software solutions to meet the demanding requirements of our customers and partner organisations.

We are a group of professional software developers and engineers who work across the air, land, maritime and space domains of the business. We use the latest software development technologies and techniques to develop innovative software solutions.

Our Software Engineering teams are looking to recruit proactive, passionate and innovative people who are looking to help improve the way we work today & shape the solutions of tomorrow. Our Software Engineering teams are composed of a wide variety of people from apprentices enrolled in the Early Careers programme through to our subject matter experts, software architects and technical leaders, and are drawn from a variety of STEM related backgrounds, with engineers, scientists and mathematicians represented amongst our ranks.

At QinetiQ, we develop a broad range of Research & Development (R&D), product and services projects from mission systems to simulation & training. Software Engineering encompasses everything from engineering embedded, real-time systems to developing cloud-based software services. We work in multidisciplinary teams to develop complex systems for cutting edge applications such as autonomous vehicles, high end cryptography and high precision satellite navigation. We are involved in some of most challenging, high profile science and technology programmes in the UK and overseas.

What will I be doing?

You will perform a wide variety of software tasks to support the delivery of projects across the software profession. You will work effectively with external clients and internal teams and, as part of a team, you will help design, implement and deliver new features and maintain existing software. You will be given 20% of your working week to cover University commitments as you work towards a degree.

Examples of areas that you could be contributing to:

• Developing training and simulation systems to prepare and develop our armed forces
• Supporting test and evaluation activities for novel equipment trials and military exercises both in the UK and internationally
• Delivering systems that monitor and protect our critical national infrastructure
• Developing autonomous air, land and maritime vehicles for military and humanitarian use
• Engineering embedded avionic systems for civilian aircraft

Location

You will be based at the QinetiQ site in Malvern, Worcestershire. The site is set at the base of the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Malvern lies approximately 8 miles southwest of Worcester and 30 miles southwest of Birmingham.

Lectures and on-campus days will typically take place within the working week. The course includes a mixture of on-line and in-person learning and so some travel to Birmingham (Aston University Campus), will be required.

Costs of travel to and from University/College and course fees will be covered. Continued participation in the apprenticeship scheme and employment at QinetiQ, is dependent on consistent attendance at lectures and course activities, as well as passing grades in exams and coursework.

Academic Requirements

To have obtained or be predicted a minimum of 3 x A Levels at CCC or above including a Mathematics based subject and a STEM subject, or equivalent BTEC

Must have a minimum of 5 x GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and a science, technology or engineering related subject.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Have a strong interest and/or experience within Software Engineering
• Some knowledge of at least one software language
• Work experience within a computing or engineering industry
• Extra-curricular and/or hobbies in Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Agile, Cloud, DevOps or embedded software experience

Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive)

• On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
• Coaching and Mentoring
• 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee-led networks

Security

Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK ()

Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.