Embedded Software - Degree Apprentice
ROKE MANOR RESEARCH LIMITED
Hampshire (SO51 0ZN)
Closes in 11 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 November 2026
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Summary
Degree Apprentice – Embedded Software.
Develop software and firmware that powers advanced Defence and National Security technology.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Competitive reward package – highly competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, salary reviews and pension scheme.
- Training course
- Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of two days per week spent working at your base location, customer site or engineering facility. This can be up to 5 days per week at either Roke or customer sites.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 September 2027
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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5
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
You'll work on diverse projects spanning array processing, sensor development, communications systems and electronic warfare technologies, providing the opportunity to develop a broad range of technical skills.
Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies while studying towards your degree. This apprenticeship provides an excellent platform to launch your career, giving you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that help keep people safe.
You'll be joining one of the Embedded Solutions teams within Roke. Embedded solutions are central to many of our Electronic Warfare and RF Cyber capabilities, including Communications Resilience, Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Attack, Counter-IED and Robust Positioning, Navigation and Timing (RPNT). Projects range from early Research and development all the way through to full product solutions.
Where you'll work
Roke Manor
Old Salisbury Lane
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 0ZN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Training course
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level
- Utilise modern CAD technology to implement circuit design with understanding of considerations for heat dissipation, electrical interference and other industry specific considerations affecting layout
- Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms and to allow others to understand and subsequently maintain/modify the code
- Utilise modelling techniques for circuit design, embedded software development and thermal management
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of design for market, design for manufacturability, design for testability and design for maintainability
- Ability to develop a test plan for a product that they have developed
- Ability to explain the process by which a product is introduced into production, including what aspects are discussed at what stage and with whom and how development gateways work
- Ability to develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, use of contingencies etc. Also techniques for predicting pinch points and strategies for timescale recovery
- Awareness of international standards and compliance requirements for the products designed by the employer. Ability to discuss the differences between legislative and non-legislative requirements
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic business fundamentals including costs, overheads, gross margin, net margin, profit, and cash
- Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of basic health and safety principles both in the general workplace and specific to electronic circuit design
Training schedule
You'll be studying for your degree with our apprenticeship partner, Solent University in Southampton, spending 1-2 days per week at university alongside your workplace learning.
As an Apprentice Engineer, your initial weeks at Roke will be spent in a dedicated Early Careers Boot Camp designed to equip you with the fundamental skills needed to succeed at Roke.
Following Boot Camp, you'll join a project team, continue your development and start contributing to real challenges that support critical systems. The Early Careers Scheme lasts throughout your degree apprenticeship and provides plenty of variety, giving you the opportunity to build a portfolio of work that showcases your developing skills and supports your future career aspirations.
More training information
You'll benefit from:
- Support from experienced engineers and mentors.
- A combination of academic learning and hands-on engineering experience.
- Exposure to a variety of technologies, domains and projects.
Opportunities to develop broad technical knowledge alongside deeper specialist expertise. - Support towards professional development, relevant institution membership and future chartership aspirations.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
With a heritage spanning more than 70 years, Roke delivers specialist expertise across sensors, communications, cyber, artificial intelligence and machine learning. We transform complex data into actionable insight, helping organisations make smarter decisions and stay ahead of evolving challenges.
United by purpose and driven by innovation, we're on an exciting growth journey. We invest in technology, push technical boundaries, and empower our people to make a meaningful difference through work that protects what matters most.
Shaping the future of digital defence and security. Solving complex, high-stakes challenges with purpose and lasting impact.
Company benefits
- Private medical cover – access to private healthcare through Bupa.
- Work-life balance – flexible working through flexi-time and hybrid arrangements, plus 30 days' annual leave
- Health and wellbeing support
- Recognition and rewards
- Learning and development
- Supportive and inclusive culture
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A permanent role within Roke as an Engineer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROKE MANOR RESEARCH LIMITED
Beth Cox
bethany.cox@roke.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062012.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)