Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
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.
2027 Software Engineering Graduate
Start Date: 06 September 2027
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Employee type: Permanent
Location: Belfast
Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a 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 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
Complete a 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:
Computer Engineering (BSc or MSc)
Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)
Combined Software & Electronic Engineering (BSc)
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)
Thales Graduate Recruitment Process
1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage.
2. Upload Your CV
3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply – this will come from recruiting@jobalerts.thalesgroup.com
4. Complete Your Application – follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles.
5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role.
6. Video Interview - if successful in the online testing stage, you will be invited to complete a video interview.
7. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the video interview stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which may include presentations, group exercises, and competency-based…