Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you? If so, then look no further…
People in industry at Thales in the UK
Industry roles encompass a broad range of manufacturing and technical support functions.
What is the Engineering Development Programme?
This is a 3-year programme with the option to rotate, in Year 3, around the country across different business units experiencing different parts of an engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to a succession of new or existing programmes where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
During your time on the programme, you will be under the sponsorship and guidance of the Engineering Leadership team and will follow a structured and detailed learning pathway to fast track your development within your role.
During the programme, you will:
Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme which is accredited by the IET, IMechE and RAeS
An opportunity to rotate in Year 3 or explore an external secondment with one of our Thales partners
Participate in discipline specific learning pathways and core training pathway focusing on transversal skills
Develop key engineering skills, knowledge and competencies
Work in a set location and domain for the entirety of the scheme, enabling you to fully understand how the Engineering Function operates
Work on exciting new and existing products
Build a professional network across the organisation
Requirements:
This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for individuals at the start of their professional career. We welcome applications from candidates who have completed a degree and have limited relevant professional experience. You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a STEM Subject in one of the following subject areas:
Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering
Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering
Information Technology
Mathematics
Physics
Systems Engineering
AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics
Computing or Computer Science
All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered
Benefits
Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum
Performance-related pay uplifts
Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
Contributory Company Pension
Health Care Cash Plan
Hybrid/flexible working options
Employee assistance programme
Learning and development support
Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
Life cover
80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)
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