Systems Engineer

Thales Group; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Year in Industry Student to work within the Systems Engineering stream on innovative projects across Defence, Energy, and Transport. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a relevant engineering degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers an attractive salary of £25,000 pro rata along with benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 5 additional days

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare membership

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme linked to performance

Qualifications

• On track to obtain a 2:1 degree or higher in related Engineering or Science.
• Strong analytical and practical engineering skills required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse projects in Systems Engineering.
• Analyze technology-level details and facilitate model-based engineering.
• Assist in evaluating digital technology trends for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Ownership of tasks

Education

Degree in relevant Engineering or Science

Job description

As a Year in Industry (YII) Student, you will work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing your time and rapidly accruing a wealth of experience and skills. Frazer‑Nash offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You will be surrounded by a welcoming technical community and work on innovative solutions across Defence, Energy, Transport and Industrial markets.

Role

Within the Systems Engineering stream, you will support a diverse range of projects, from feasibility studies and horizon scanning to technology road‑mapping, concept development and systems design architecture. You will apply systems thinking across the lifecycle to ensure solutions are reliable, maintainable and sustainable.

Key responsibilities

• Consider enterprise‑level programmes and industry‑wide sustainable solutions.
• Analyze technology‑level details of systems and their interaction with users.
• Facilitate model‑based systems engineering to understand challenges such as space‑based solar power.
• Assess digital twins for nuclear reactor assurance.
• Support clients with critical infrastructure projects in rail, naval and other sectors.
• Identify and select digital technology trends for future transportation systems.
• Manage user requirements during equipment integration into research laboratories.
• Assist suppliers in next‑generation training equipment for maritime nuclear power systems.
• Lead industry stakeholder mapping workshops for novel power system implementation.

Qualifications

• On track to obtain a 2:1 degree or higher (or equivalent experience) with a related Engineering or relevant Scientific bias (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Supportability, Aerospace, Maritime Engineering or Mathematics).
• Strong analytical and practical engineering skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑starter who takes ownership of tasks and delivers results.

What We Offer

• An attractive salary: £25,000 pro rata.
• 25 days holiday plus the option to buy 5 additional days.
• Company pension scheme, private healthcare membership and wellbeing support.
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Support and mentoring on the route to professional accreditation.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Hybrid working with flexibility and early‑career team events.

Recruitment Process

1. Application – CV submission.
2. Measure Potential – task‑based assessment.
3. Video Interview – situation‑based and technical questions.
4. Explore Interview – virtual/in‑person interview covering competency and technical questions.
5. Decision/Feedback – feedback provided regardless of outcome.