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Thales Graduate Engineering Development Programme gives graduates hands-on experience designing and developing engineering solutions and products, with the option to rotate or undertake an external secondment in Year 3.
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
Participate in 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
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Systems Engineering
Computing or Computer Science
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)
How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.

Location: Meudon, Île-de-France
Industry: Data, Information & Infrastructure
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G. Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion.
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