Technical Apprentice

Roke Manor Research Limited; Romsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is offering a Degree Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Engineer in Romsey. This role combines hands-on experience with studies in cyber security, software development, and AI/ML. Candidates should have at least 96 UCAS points and a keen interest in relevant domains such as programming or security analysis. Benefits include a hybrid working approach, annual bonuses, and flexible perks, all aimed at supporting career growth in a friendly, innovative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Competitive annual leave

Chemring Share Save

Access to flexible benefits

Qualifications

• A keen interest in domains like programming, security analysis, or cloud technology.
• Strong understanding of communications networks.
• Eligibility for DV clearance is a must.

Responsibilities

• Participate in boot camp to gain fundamental skills.
• Join a project alongside your apprenticeship studies.
• Contribute to safety and security challenges.

Skills

Interest in computer systems

Interest in programming

Proactive communication

Ability to work independently

Curiosity for problem-solving

Education

At least 96 UCAS points or equivalent

Tools

Python

Java

C

C#

Job description

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 2 February 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Saturday 21 February 2026 at 00:59

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.

And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

APPRENTICE ENGINEER

If you are looking for a Degree Apprenticeship and have an interest in areas such as cyber security, software development, reverse engineering, AI/ML, and data science, Roke could be the place for you.

An Apprentice Engineer, you’ll enter an environment that provides an exceptional platform to launch your career. At Roke we believe it’s not about joining an apprenticeship scheme that just equips you with skills and no practice, it’s about being somewhere that pushes the boundaries technically – with a real opportunity to innovate.

Organisations have turned to Roke for decades — to deliver engineering that protects nations, strengthens critical systems, and pushes the edge of what’s possible. Born in Britain, active worldwide, we’ve built radar systems, sensing platforms, AI, autonomy and more. Always advancing. Always applied. Technology moves fast — but purpose, craft and care set the pace.

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.

And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

At Roke

Roke imagines a more secure world. A world where technology protects, rather than exposes. A world where expert engineers, consultants and business support staff collaborate to protect what matters most to our clients.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of ‘time, trust and freedom’. We pride ourselves on listening to each other’s aspirations and accommodating working styles that help everyone thrive.

An Apprentice Engineer, you’ll spend your initial weeks in a specially created boot camp that equips you with the fundamental skills required to succeed at Roke. After this, you’ll join a project alongside your apprenticeship studies and start to directly contribute to the country’s safety and solve the nation’s toughest challenges.

The Key Requirements

Our apprenticeship partner, MK:U, requires students to have at least 96 UCAS points (three Cs at A level/T level core pass C) or an equivalent academic or professional qualification. Other relevant or prior experience may be considered as an alternative.

• A keen interest in one of the following domains (beneficial but not essential)
• Computer systems, programming and applications
• Communications networks and network protocols
• Software development (e.g. Python, Java, C, C#, etc.)
• Security analysis
• Systems security
• Reverse engineering
• Cloud
• Proactive and an effective communicator
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Curious and looking to find the best solution for the problem

Where you’ll work

You will be based at our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking, an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring.

Your degree is provided by MK:U, based in Milton Keynes, delivered in a hybrid way across online lectures and in-person block release.

The benefits and perks

• Hybrid working: As an apprentice we recommend you are on site full time to gain the best support. However, in some cases our hybrid policy may apply.

• Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance

• Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave

• Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.

• Access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment

Clearances

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible for and willing to apply for DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years.

Your Degree

You’ll be studying for your degree with our apprenticeship partner, MK:U. Find out more about the course: Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom