Graduate Software Engineer – Rotational Programme

thales; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Health care plan

Hybrid working

Employee assistance

Learning and development

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Life cover

Volunteering hours

Job summary

Thales in the United Kingdom is launching the 2027 Software Engineering Graduate programme in Cheadle. Start date is 06 September 2027 and the position is permanent, working 37 hours a week.

This three‑year Engineering Development Programme offers rotations (including Year 3 options), supervision by the Engineering Leadership team, and a structured learning pathway to accelerate your engineering career. Eligible candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject such as Computer Science,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject is required or on track to complete.
• Broad eligibility across listed STEM degrees will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme accredited by IET, IMechE and RAes.
• Rotate in Year 3 or explore an external secondment with Thales partners.
• Engage in discipline-specific learning pathways and core transversal training.
• Develop engineering skills, knowledge and competencies.
• Work in a set location and domain for the duration of the scheme.

Education

Computing (BEng or MEng)

Computer Science (BSc or MSc)

Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)

Computing and Data Science (BSc or MSc)

Job description

Thales in the United Kingdom is launching the 2027 Software Engineering Graduate programme in Cheadle. Start date is 06 September 2027 and the position is permanent, working 37 hours a week.

This three‑year Engineering Development Programme offers rotations (including Year 3 options), supervision by the Engineering Leadership team, and a structured learning pathway to accelerate your engineering career. Eligible candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject such as Computer Science,