2027 Industrial Process Engineering Graduate

thales; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working options

Health Care Cash Plan

Contributory Pension

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Thales in Belfast offers a 3-year Industrial Process Engineering Graduate programme starting 06 September 2027. You will rotate across business units, design and develop engineering solutions, and grow under the Engineering Leadership team’s guidance.

The scheme is accredited by IET, IMechE and RAeS, with a structured learning pathway and opportunities for external secondments. Competitive salary and hybrid/flexible options accompany this early-career opportunity.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for individuals at the start of their professional career.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM Subject in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Systems Engineering, AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics, Computing or Computer Science, or related degrees.

Responsibilities

• This is a 3-year graduate programme with potential rotations across different business units.
• You will be assigned to new or existing programmes to design and develop engineering solutions for customer needs.

Education

Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering

Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Systems Engineering

AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics

Computing or Computer Science

All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered

Job description

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 Industrial Process 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
• Participate in discipline specific learning pathways and 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
• Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Systems Engineering
• AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics
• Computing or Computer Science
• 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)

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 [e-mail]
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 interviews.
8. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales.

For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr .

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 202