2025 Software Engineering Graduate
Start Date:
01 September 2025
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Location:
Crawley
Employee type:
Permanent
Working Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)
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…
What the role has to offer:
Work on exciting projects within our business units
An opportunity in year 3 to rotate into different business units and experience different parts of an engineering lifecycle
Option to complete a Level 7 (MSc) Postgraduate Engineering Apprenticeship
This is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of aspiring engineering experts, specialists, and leaders for Thales in the UK. We are looking for people with a passion for software engineering and/or design and development combined with an inquisitive mind and an intrinsic interest in people, leadership, and success through teamwork. If you are looking for a broad learning experience, Thales offers you extensive development and challenges, and will support you so that you can drive your career progression at the right rate for you.
Graduate Programme:
This 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.
As well as the knowledge gained through your business placements, and as part of our commitment to nurture talent, you will have the option to complete a Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship at Level 7 (Masters) in one of a variety of fields. The learning is provided remotely and will assist your journey towards professional registration.
Requirements:
You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a STEM Subject or one of the following subject areas:
Software Engineering (BEng or MEng)
Computer Science (BSc or MSc)
Cyber Security (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
Computing (BEng or MEng)
Computer and Data Science (BSc or MSc)
Data Analytics (MSc)
AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics
Mathematics
All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered
Benefits
201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
Company Pension
Health Care Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Discount Portal
Performance-related pay uplifts
80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)
This programme is a great opportunity to work in one of the world’s leading engineering organisations and develop a long-term career building engineering solutions together, safer, everywhere.
Closing date:
Our applications will close at
11.59pm
on
Sunday 5 January 2025 , this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of
February 2025
with details of next steps.
Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2025. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 01 September until Friday 05 September 2025.
Recruitment Process:
For further information on our Early Careers recruitment process or to speak to a member of the Early Careers Team or a Graduate or Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr.
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and/or educational history.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link -
UKSV website .
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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Start Date:
01 September 2025
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Location:
Crawley
Employee type:
Permanent
Working Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)
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…
What the role has to offer:
Work on exciting projects within our business units
An opportunity in year 3 to rotate into different business units and experience different parts of an engineering lifecycle
Option to complete a Level 7 (MSc) Postgraduate Engineering Apprenticeship
This is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of aspiring engineering experts, specialists, and leaders for Thales in the UK. We are looking for people with a passion for software engineering and/or design and development combined with an inquisitive mind and an intrinsic interest in people, leadership, and success through teamwork. If you are looking for a broad learning experience, Thales offers you extensive development and challenges, and will support you so that you can drive your career progression at the right rate for you.
Graduate Programme:
This 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.
As well as the knowledge gained through your business placements, and as part of our commitment to nurture talent, you will have the option to complete a Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship at Level 7 (Masters) in one of a variety of fields. The learning is provided remotely and will assist your journey towards professional registration.
Requirements:
You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a STEM Subject or one of the following subject areas:
Software Engineering (BEng or MEng)
Computer Science (BSc or MSc)
Cyber Security (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
Computing (BEng or MEng)
Computer and Data Science (BSc or MSc)
Data Analytics (MSc)
AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics
Mathematics
All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered
Benefits
201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
Company Pension
Health Care Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Discount Portal
Performance-related pay uplifts
80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)
This programme is a great opportunity to work in one of the world’s leading engineering organisations and develop a long-term career building engineering solutions together, safer, everywhere.
Closing date:
Our applications will close at
11.59pm
on
Sunday 5 January 2025 , this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of
February 2025
with details of next steps.
Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2025. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 01 September until Friday 05 September 2025.
Recruitment Process:
For further information on our Early Careers recruitment process or to speak to a member of the Early Careers Team or a Graduate or Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr.
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and/or educational history.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link -
UKSV website .
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
