2027 Software Engineering Graduate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Health plan

Learning & development support

Volunteer time

Job summary

Thales in Glasgow invites applications for a 2027 Software Engineering Graduate. This is a 3-year programme with rotational opportunities across UK business units, designed to build engineers who can design and develop solutions for our customers.

You will be mentored by the Engineering Leadership team and follow a guided learning pathway. Successful candidates have completed a STEM degree and show potential to grow in software, electronics, and embedded systems disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject required.
• Exposure to software/embedded engineering is preferred.
• Interest in rotating across business units during the programme.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a 3-year graduate development programme accredited by IET, IMechE and RAeS.
• Rotate in Year 3 to gain exposure to different engineering lifecycles.
• Work on design and development tasks for new or existing products.
• Build professional networks across Thales and partner organisations.

Education

STEM Bachelor's degree

Software Engineering (B.Eng/B.Sc)

Electronics & Software (B.Eng/B.Sc)

Embedded Systems (B.Eng/B.Sc)

Robotics or Mechatronics (B.Eng/B.Sc)

Electrical & Electronic Eng (B.Eng/B.Sc)

Computer Science (B.Eng/B.Sc)

Job description

Location: Glasgow, 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 Software Engineering Graduate

Start Date: 6 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)

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:

• Software Engineering
• Electronics and Software (B.Eng/B.Sc)
• Embedded Systems (B.Eng/B.Sc)
• Robotics or Mechatronics (B.Eng/B.Sc)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (B.Eng/B.Sc)
• Software Engineering (B.Eng/B.Sc)
• Computer Science ((B.Eng/B.Sc)
• Any other related subject

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)

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.