Key Takeaways
- 3-year accredited Graduate Development Programme in Software Engineering.
- Starting salary of £34,000 per annum.
- Based in Templecombe, United Kingdom.
- Applications close on 6 January 2027.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM Subject.
About the Role
This is a 3-year programme with the option to rotate, in Year 3, across different business units experiencing different parts of an engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to a succession of new or existing programmes where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
During your time on the programme, you will be under the sponsorship and guidance of the Engineering Leadership team and will follow a structured and detailed learning pathway to fast track your development within your role.
What You'll Do
- Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme which is accredited by the IET, IMechE and RAeS
- An opportunity to rotate in Year 3 or explore an external secondment with one of our Thales partners
- Participate in discipline specific learning pathways and core training pathway focusing on transversal skills
- Develop key engineering skills, knowledge and competencies
- Work in a set location and domain for the entirety of the scheme, enabling you to fully understand how the Engineering Function operates
- Work on exciting new and existing products
- Build a professional network across the organisation
Requirements
This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for individuals at the start of their professional career. We welcome applications from candidates who have completed a degree and have limited relevant professional experience. You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a STEM Subject in one of the following subject areas:
- Computer Science (BSc or MSc)
- Computing (BEng or MEng)
- Computing and Data Science (BSc or MSc)
- Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)
- Combined Software & Electronic Engineering (BSc)
- All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum
- Performance-related pay uplifts
- Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
- Contributory Company Pension
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Employee assistance programme
- Learning and development support
- Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
- Life cover
- 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)
Application Process
- Apply Online
- Upload Your CV
- Check your emails for the invitation to apply
- Complete Your Application
- Complete Online Tests
- Video Interview
- Virtual Assessment Centre
- Job Offer
Important Information
- Assessment centres will be held between February - May 2027.
- Induction week will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.
- Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
- All roles are subject to security requirements, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC).
- To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years.
- You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.