2026 Electronics Engineering Graduate

Thales; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an Electronics Engineering Graduate for a 3-year programme based in Glasgow. You'll work on exciting projects, receive mentorship, and have the opportunity to rotate through different business units. Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree and possess a passion for engineering. The role includes various benefits such as annual leave, pension, and health care plans.

Benefits

201 hours annual leave

Company Pension

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Discount Portal

Performance-related pay uplifts

80 Hours Volunteering

Qualifications

• Gained or on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance before starting.
• Permanent right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Work on exciting engineering projects.
• Rotate through different business units in year 3.
• Design and develop engineering solutions with guidance.

Skills

Passion for aerospace

Teamwork

Inquisitive mind

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM Subject

Job description

2026 Electronics Engineering Graduate

Start Date: 07 September 2026
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Location: Glasgow
Employee type: Permanent
Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)

Thales UK is looking for an Engineering Graduate with a passion for aerospace, defence, security and space technologies. This 3‑year Graduate Programme will give you the opportunity to work on exciting projects within our business units and develop into a technical leader.

What the role has to offer

• Permanent role from day one
• Work on exciting projects within our business units
• Receive mentorship and support from our Engineering Leadership team
• An opportunity in year 3 to rotate into different business units and experience different parts of an engineering lifecycle

This is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of aspiring technical experts, specialists and leaders for Thales in the UK. We are looking for people with a passion for engineering combined with an inquisitive mind and an intrinsic interest in people, leadership and success through teamwork.

Graduate Programme

This is a 3‑year programme with the option to rotate in Year 3 around the country, across the different business units experiencing the engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to a new or existing programme 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, where you will follow a structured and detailed learning pathway to fast track your development within your role.

Requirements

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:

• Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering (BEng/MEng)
• Electronic and Software Engineering (BSc/BEng/MEng)
• Computer and Electronic Engineering (BEng/MEng)
• All applicable Electronic/Electrical Engineering related degrees will be considered

All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK, and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements before starting with us.

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)

Closing date

Applications will close at 11:59 pm on Monday 5 January 2026. Please apply as soon as possible as roles may close earlier than the advertised deadline.

Recruitment Process

Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February – May 2026. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 07 September – Friday 11 September 2026.

For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, please visit Thales Future Talent – Connectr.

Security Clearance

This role requires SC clearance. If you do not currently hold it, you must obtain SC clearance prior to commencing employment. For further guidance visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting.

At Thales we provide careers and not just jobs. We support inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and reasonable adjustments for applicants with diverse needs. To request an adjustment, contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to our success.