Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 4-year Software Engineering Apprenticeship in Edinburgh, leading to a BSc (Hons) in Software Development for Business.
- Starting salary of £23,500 per year.
- Gain practical experience in software development lifecycle and programming in C++.
- Requires 5 Higher Grades (including Maths) and National 5 English.
- Hybrid working environment with company-funded benefits.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
Leonardo offers a four-year Software Engineering Apprenticeship scheme at Edinburgh, leading to Graduate Level. This programme is designed for individuals with little prior software knowledge and is not suitable for those who already hold a computing or software degree.
What You'll Learn
You will learn to program and design, integrate, and test high-integrity software through a combination of university teaching and work-based learning. Subjects covered include:
- Hardware-software interface
- Data communication, networking, and security
- Software configuration and release management
- Business, personal skills, and project management
You will gain experience across all stages of the software development lifecycle and develop an understanding of supporting engineering departments. Upon completion, you will work as a qualified member of the Software community, developing software for advanced avionics systems.
Your Responsibilities
- Attend university classes, seminars, and labs one day per week during teaching semesters.
- Dedicate an additional day per week to complete university projects and assignments.
- Learn to design high integrity software and program in C++.
- Practice the full software lifecycle.
- Attain a BSc (Hons) Software Development for Business degree.
Entry Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum: 5 Higher Grades (or equivalent): BBBBC, including Mathematics. Physics and Computing are preferable.
- National 5 (A-C): English (or equivalent qualifications to Highers / Standard Grades).
Note: SAAS funding for English apprentices moving to Scotland requires residency in Scotland before 1st August 2027.
Security Clearance
Successful applicants will be subject to UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, including identity verification, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the past five years. Some roles may require further National Security Vetting (NSV) at SC or DV level, which typically requires continuous residency in the UK for five or ten years, respectively.
Benefits
- Company-funded benefits package supporting wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance.
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
- Annual bonus scheme eligibility.
- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Up to £500 annually for flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).