2026 Software Engineering Graduate

Thales Group; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 201 hours

Company Pension

Healthcare plan

Life Insurance

Discount Portal

Performance pay uplifts

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Thales Group in Templecombe, United Kingdom, invites applications for a 2026 Software Engineering Graduate role. The position offers a 3-year programme with a rotation in Year 3 across different business units and hands-on engineering experience, starting 07 September 2026.

The programme provides mentorship from the Engineering Leadership team and a structured development pathway, with a permanent role and a 37-hour week at a salary of £34,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject in one of the listed areas.
• All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered.
• Degree holders on track to graduate are welcome to apply.

Education

Computer Science (BSc or MSc)

Computing (BEng or MEng)

Computing and Data Science (BSc or MSc)

Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)

Job description

2026 Software Engineering Graduate

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

Start Date: 07 September 2026

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Employee type: Permanent

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday)

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

Graduate 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.

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:
• Computer Science (BSc or MSc)
• Computing (BEng or MEng)
• Computing and Data Science (BSc or MSc)
• Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)
• 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)

Other Information

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. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Monday 5 January 2026.

Security Clearance

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.

Equal Opportunities

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