Software Engineering Apprentice - 2026 UKI

Job description

Software Engineering Apprentice – 2026 UKILocation: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Early Careers – Apprenticeship

Job ID: 19981

Role PurposeThe QinetiQ Software Engineering discipline supports a broad range of our capabilities from designing submarines to cyber‐security services 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 working across the air, land, maritime and space domains. We use the latest software development technologies to create innovative solutions. Our teams recruit proactive, passionate and innovative people who are eager to improve the way we work and shape the solutions of tomorrow.

Our teams include apprentices, subject matter experts, software architects and technical leaders, representing a variety of STEM‐related backgrounds.

We develop R&D, product and service projects from mission systems to simulation & training. Software Engineering covers everything from embedded, real‐time systems to cloud‐based services. We work in multidisciplinary teams on autonomous vehicles, high‐end cryptography and high‐precision satellite navigation for challenging, high‐profile science and technology programmes.

Key AccountabilitiesWhat will I be doing?

You will perform a wide variety of software tasks to support project delivery. You will work effectively with external clients and internal teams, helping design, implement and deliver new features, and maintain existing software. You will have 20% of your working week dedicated to university commitments as you work toward a degree.

Areas of Contribution

Supporting the most challenging, high‐profile science and technology programmes in the UK and overseas

Developing training & simulation systems for armed forces

Supporting test and evaluation for novel equipment trials and military exercises in the UK and internationally

Delivering systems that monitor and protect critical national infrastructure

Developing autonomous air, land, and maritime vehicles for military and humanitarian use

Updating one of the world's only fully integrated naval architecture design and analysis tools

Additional Requirements

Strong interest or experience in software engineering

Some knowledge of at least one object‐oriented software language

Work experience within computing or engineering industry is beneficial

Hobbies in software engineering or computer science are beneficial

Experience in Agile, Cloud, DevOps or embedded software is beneficial

Lectures and on‐campus days require travel to Southampton (Solent)

QualificationsMinimum of 104–112 points at A‐Level (Grades BBC) or equivalent (e.g., BTEC DMM), including Maths and a science subject.

At least a grade 5 (C) in Maths, IT, Science, English, and at least one other GCSE or equivalent.

Benefits

On‐demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms

Coaching and mentoring

25 days annual holiday, excluding bank holidays

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Employee discount portal

Employee assistance programme

Employee‐led networks

Security & EligibilityApplicants must be eligible for SC clearance, at a minimum. Eligibility information can be found at the UKSV National Security Vetting Solution – guidance for applicants.

Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates holding UK student visas. Eligibility for other immigration statuses should be verified with the recruiting team.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Portsmouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English