Supportability Engineering Graduate – Rotational Programme

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension

Health care

Volunteer hours

Life cover

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Thales in the United Kingdom offers a 3-year Engineering Development Graduate Programme based in Cheadle. Start date of 06 September 2027, with a salary of £34,000 per year and 37-hour weeks.

The scheme includes rotation in Year 3, structured training, and accredited pathways across engineering disciplines. Applicants should hold a STEM degree and may have limited professional experience; security clearance and UK right to work are required, with opportunities to develop across multiple business

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level graduate opportunity; applicants should have a STEM degree from the listed subjects.
• Candidates may have completed or be on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Security clearance and UK right to work are required for roles involving government programmes.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme accredited by IET, IMechE and RAeS.
• Rotate in Year 3 or explore external secondment with Thales partners.
• Develop transversal skills through a core training pathway.
• Work in a set location and domain for the programme duration.
• Engage in designing and developing engineering solutions for customers.

Education

Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering

Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Through Life Support Engineering or similar

Other STEM degrees will be considered

Job description

Thales in the United Kingdom offers a 3-year Engineering Development Graduate Programme based in Cheadle. Start date of 06 September 2027, with a salary of £34,000 per year and 37-hour weeks.

The scheme includes rotation in Year 3, structured training, and accredited pathways across engineering disciplines. Applicants should hold a STEM degree and may have limited professional experience; security clearance and UK right to work are required, with opportunities to develop across multiple business