2027 Research and Development Graudate

Thales Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/flexible working

Learning and development support

Group pension scheme

Health care plan

Employee assistance programme

Volunteer time

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Life cover

Job summary

Thales Group is offering a 3-year Graduate Development Programme in the UK, accredited by the IET, IMechE and RAeS. The programme allows a Year 3 rotation or external secondment with Thales partners and includes a core training pathway to build transversal skills and engineering competencies.

You will work from a set location and domain for the whole scheme, contribute to new and existing products, and develop a broad professional network across Thales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject in one of the listed areas.
• All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered.

Responsibilities

• 3-year Graduate Development Programme accredited by IET, IMechE and RAeS.
• Year 3 rotation or external secondment with Thales partners.
• 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.
• Work on exciting new and existing products.
• Build a professional network across the organisation.

Education

Computer Science (BSc)

Computing (BEng)

Computing and Data Science (BSc)

Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics (BSc or MSc)

Theoretical Physics, Physics with Astrophysics, Quantum Physics (BSc)

Psychology (BSc)

Engineering (Software, Electronic, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems) (BSc)

Neuroscience, Creative Design/Digital Creativity, Games Design (BSc)

Job description

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
  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…, 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)
• Computing (BEng)
• Computing and Data Science (BSc)
• Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)
• Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics (BSc or MSc)
• Theoretical Physics, Physics with Astrophysics, Quantum Physics (BSc)
• Psychology (BSc)
• Engineering (Software, Electronic, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems) (BSc)
• Neuroscience, Creative Design/Digital Creativity, Games Design (BSc)

All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered.

To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history.

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.

• 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), For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer, and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.