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Aerospace software engineer (level 6)

Developing software to support the aerospace industry.

Qualification level
6
Equivalent to degree.
Typical duration
48 months
Apprenticeship category
Engineering and manufacturing
Maximum funding
£27,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Aerospace software designer
  • Aerospace software engineer
  • Aerospace software support engineer
  • Aerospace software test engineer
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Apply analytical methods; use mathematics and associated toolsets to characterise properties and behaviour of software.
  • Read, interpret and use Software Engineering data. For example, requirements, design, code, test and release documentation.
  • Develop and apply Algorithms. For example, produce specification, design and implementation for algorithms.
  • Select the design approach and tools for a given software engineering application and environment.
  • Apply model-based techniques. For example, using simulations to verify the compliance to the parent requirements.
  • Produce system and software designs. For example, produce state machine diagrams.
  • Setup and configure tools and the environment. For example, verification tool to target hardware requirements, management tool to design tool, and configuration tool to development tools.
  • Implement functional software solutions. For example, developing software solutions that incorporate new, legacy or commercial components.
  • Develop and execute Aerospace software test plans.
  • Analyse and review Aerospace software outputs. For Example, design reviews, code walkthroughs, test script reviews.
  • Use problem solving tools and techniques. For example: lateral thinking, root cause analysis (RCA), Kaizen, Lean manufacturing and Kanban.
  • Apply configuration management and software build processes.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders; verbal and written.
  • Write reports. For example, data, technical information, drawings, outcomes and recommendations.
  • Present information. For example, presenting project progress and key performance indicators (KPI's) such as cost, quality, time, risk and opportunities. Presenting technical results into design reviews.
  • Use information technology: digital tools for presentation of data, digital communication and collaboration packages.
  • Use continuous improvement techniques and make recommendations. For example, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing and Kanban.
  • Use project management techniques. For example, in estimating, risk, cost and budget control, time management and resource management.
  • Identify and comply with legal and statutory requirements. For example: cyber security, software certification requirements, data protection, Aerospace software safety, environmental protection and sustainability.
  • Plan and manage own time.
  • Apply and uphold ethical principles.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Apply software development techniques. For example, Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid.
  • Apply software integration techniques. For example, networks, hardware or system integration.

Full information on Aerospace software engineer (level 6) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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