Engineering - Software Apprentice

TKMS ATLAS UK LIMITED · Dorset

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TKMS ATLAS UK (ATLAS UK) provides innovation for underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN). Operating from its Headquarters at Winfrith in Dorset, ATLAS UK has invested in its unique in-house test and integration facilities in order to support its growth in supply to UK and global markets of submarine and ship systems, including sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine countermeasures. ATLAS UK has waterside access in Portland Harbour that provides ATLAS UK and its partners with excellent facilities to test systems at sea. ATLAS UK is a leading innovative maritime systems company operating throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from Concept to In-service Support

At ATLAS UK we work flexibily, allowing start times from 0700-0930, and finish times from 1530 (Mon-Thurs) and 1200 (Fri). Our working week is 37 hours. Total hours per week: 37 37 hours a week2 yearsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Enthusiam, Self motivated

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

  • Engineering (grade Grade C)
  • Maths (grade Grade C)
  • Physics (grade Grade C)
  • Product Design (grade Grade C)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Grade Pass)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Enthusiam
  • Self motivated

Other requirements

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • In any of these roles you will be supported with the necessary training and development to provide you with the skills and experience to become a future technical leader and Chartered Engineer
  • You can help drive forward ATLAS UK’s exciting engineering product development and contribute directly to UK national defence

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 10 Nov 2026
Apply by 19 Feb 2027

Where you'd be based

DT2 8ZB

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