2027 Development Operations Engineering Graduate

thales; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance pay uplifts

Holiday entitlement 201 hours

Contributory Pension

Health Care Plan

Hybrid/flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development support

Wellbeing initiatives

Life cover

Volunteering 80 hours

Job summary

Thales in Glasgow is offering a 3-year Development Operations Engineering Graduate Programme. You will join a structured development path with rotation options, on-site work in Glasgow, and sponsorship by the Engineering Leadership team.

The programme provides core training, practical engineering experience on existing and new products, and a pathway to fast-track your professional growth within Thales. Applicants should have a STEM degree and be on track to graduate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject (as listed) or equivalent.
• On-track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in STEM by start date.
• All applicable technical degrees will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme accredited by the IET, IMechE and RAeS.
• Rotate in Year 3 or explore external secondments with Thales partners.
• Develop transversal skills through a core training pathway.

Education

Computer Science

Computing

Computing and Data Science

Software Engineering

Combined Software & Electronic Engineering

Job description

2027 Development Operations Engineering Graduate

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Start Date: 06 September 2027

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Employee type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow

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 Science (BSc or MSc)
• Computing (BEng or MEng)
• Computing and Data Science (BSc or MSc)
• Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)
• Combined Software & Electronic Engineering (BSc)
• All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered

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)

Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027.

Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.

Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 6 January 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps.