Future Systems Engineer: 2027 Graduate Programme

Thales Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/flexible working

Pension

Healthcare

Learning and development

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Volunteering

Job summary

Thales Group in Glasgow offers a 2027 Systems Engineering Graduate Programme starting 6 September 2027. This three-year scheme develops engineers through hands-on rotations across projects, with accreditation by IET, IMechE and RAeS. The programme includes a structured learning pathway and exposure to diverse engineering lifecycles.

You will be mentored by the Engineering Leadership team, work on real systems, and benefit from a competitive £34,000 salary plus hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject relevant to engineering.
• Strong academic performance and technical foundation in core engineering disciplines.
• Open to candidates at the start of their professional career.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 3-year graduate development programme accredited by IET, IMechE and RAeS.
• Rotate in Year 3 across different business units and programmes.
• Develop core engineering skills and work on new and existing products.

Education

Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering

Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering

Information Technology

Mathematics

Physics

Systems Engineering

AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics

Job description

Thales Group in Glasgow offers a 2027 Systems Engineering Graduate Programme starting 6 September 2027. This three-year scheme develops engineers through hands-on rotations across projects, with accreditation by IET, IMechE and RAeS. The programme includes a structured learning pathway and exposure to diverse engineering lifecycles.

You will be mentored by the Engineering Leadership team, work on real systems, and benefit from a competitive £34,000 salary plus hybrid working options.