Electronics Engineering Graduate

Job Overview

Thales, a leading global technology company, is hiring a 2026 Electronics Engineering Graduate in Belfast, United Kingdom. The role is part of a three‑year Graduate Programme designed to develop future technical leaders.

• Start date: 07 September 2026
• Salary: £34,000 per annum
• Employment type: Permanent
• Working schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)

• Permanent role from day one
• Work on exciting projects within our business units
• Receive mentorship and support from our Engineering Leadership team
• Opportunity to rotate into different business units in year 3

The programme spans three years and includes structured learning, mentorship, and the chance to design and develop engineering solutions for our customers. In year three graduates may rotate across the UK into different business units to experience the full engineering lifecycle.

• Holder of or on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject, e.g. Electrical, Electronic, Computer, or Software Engineering
• Demonstrated passion for engineering and interest in leadership and teamwork

• 201 hours annual leave (plus company day and bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Health care cash plan
• Life insurance
• Discount portal
• Performance‑related pay uplifts
• 80 hours volunteering (first two years)

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 5 January 2026. Short‑listed candidates will be invited to assessment centres between February and May 2026. Induction will run from 07 September to 11 September 2026.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. We commit to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions.