SI&T IVVQ Intern

Thales; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Paid volunteering day

Stocks and shares

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales in the UK is offering a 12-month internship in the Maritime Mission Systems SI&T team based in Cheadle. You will join a team developing and testing naval sensor technologies and combat system integration for Royal Navy ships, submarines and aircraft.

The role focuses on IVVQ activities, creating test strategies, procedures and documenting results, while developing your systems engineering knowledge and professional skills in a collaborative, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with IVVQ concepts and their role in system integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work methodically in a team to solve complex problems.
• Structured approach to investigating issues and documenting results.

Responsibilities

• Support IVVQ activities to introduce MMS solutions into service.
• Work in a test team to deliver robust hardware and software that meets requirements, on time and budget.
• Develop test strategies, write procedures, and document results.
• Support customer support to maintain deployed hardware/software on land and at sea.
• Assist in de-risking development and integration activities for MMS programs.

Skills

IVVQ understanding

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem investigation

Professional development

Education

Degree in electronic engineering, computer science or systems engineering

Job description

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees across five continents. In the UK, we operate in defence, space, aerospace, and digital security.

Thales - System Integration & Test - 12 month Internship (Cheadle)

Within the Maritime Mission Systems domain, the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) organisation supports development, design proving, installation, integration and acceptance of maritime sensor technologies and combat system integration on Royal Naval ships, submarines and aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities required to introduce MMS system solutions into service.
• Work as a member of a test team to deliver high-quality, robust hardware and software solutions that meet customer requirements, on time and within budget.
• Develop test strategies, write associated test procedures, and conduct and document test results.
• Support customer support functions to maintain deployed hardware and software products on land and at sea.
• Support the execution of development and integration de-risking activities in support of MMS programs and the introduction of new technologies.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

You will be studying for a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, e.g. electronic engineering, computer science, systems engineering, etc.

• Understanding of Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ).
• A desire to learn about the Systems Engineering Lifecycle.
• Ability to understand complex systems.
• Methodical and structured approach to problem investigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a key member of the team.
• Desire to take responsibility for your professional development.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. This vacancy also requires full Security Clearance.

We ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. Benefits include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus, and more depending on the role.