2026 Software Engineering Apprentice – Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT Software Development Apply for the 2026 Software Engineering Apprentice – Graduate Level Apprenticeship in IT Software Development role at Portal Londrinatur. Thales provides solutions that deliver operational advantage across defence and security for land, sea, and air. We research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact millions of lives each day, innovating across Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space. We offer flexibility to support your well‑being, with part‑time hours, job sharing, work‑from‑home, or flexible start times. What the role has to offer

Earn while you learn Job‑specific training experience Recognised qualifications A support network of students currently on the programme Various benefits and opportunities to grow essential skills Permanent role from day one Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered

Responsibilities You will work with the Engineering and Industry teams to design software solutions for our engineering systems and hardware. Collaborating with other teams, you will deliver effective software systems and grow your skills and knowledge. You will support embedded systems, allowing you to test your coding on real‑time cutting‑edge hardware. Apprentice Programme As a Software Engineer Apprentice you will study at the University of Strathclyde towards a BSc in Software Development. During the four‑year programme you combine university studies with practical application in our Software function in Glasgow. You will have one day per week dedicated to studies. The other four days you work in the business, applying university learning in a real‑life engineering environment. Apprentices attend campus classes for 10 days annually, once a month during term time. Upon completion you will move into a permanent role within Thales in Glasgow. Requirements

4 Highers (BBBB) including either Maths, Computing Science or Physics National 5 English at grade C or above

Benefits

201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays) Company pension Health care cash plan Life insurance Discount portal Performance‑related pay uplifts 80 hours volunteering (first two years)

Other Information Start date: 07 September 2026 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Glasgow Working schedule: 37 hours per week – Mon‑Thu on site (or remote where suitable), Friday is a university day either in person or virtual. Closing date Applications will close at 11:59 pm on Thursday 12 February 2026. The role may close earlier if we receive a high number of applications. Security Clearance This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if already held, otherwise a successful applicant must obtain and maintain SC clearance prior to commencing. All successful candidates must possess permanent right to work in the UK and will go through Government security clearance at BPSS level and full SC clearance under UKSV. Equal Opportunities Thales is an equal‑opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. We provide an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process, offering reasonable adjustments and support to neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition. To request an adjustment, contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr