Software Engineering Graduate

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Location:

Crawley, United Kingdom.

Thales is a global technology leader that brings together brilliant people from around the world to design innovative solutions across aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space. We research, develop and supply technology that impacts millions of lives each day.

Start Date: 07 September 2026

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Employee 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
• An opportunity in year 3 to rotate into different business units and experience different parts of an engineering lifecycle

This is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of aspiring engineering experts, specialists and leaders for Thales in the UK.

Kickstart your career with us and work on advanced embedded solutions using technologies such as Java, C++, ADA and automation tools like Bash, Python, Perl and Ansible across RHEL environments. Collaborate with top engineers and gain experience with modern development platforms including Eclipse, Intelli

J, Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and industry‑standard quality tools such as Sonar Qube, Klocwork and Cpp Check.

This 3‑year programme offers structured learning, mentorship and business‑unit rotations in Year 3. You will work on new and existing programmes, collaborate with senior engineers and design and develop solutions to meet customer needs.

You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject in one of the following areas:

• Computer Science (BSc or MSc)
• Computing (BEng or MEng)
• Computing and Data Science (BSc or MSc)
• Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)
• All applicable technical or related degrees will also be considered

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a 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 will close at 11:59 pm on Monday 5 January 2026. Please apply as soon as possible; roles may close earlier if a high number of applications is received.

Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2026. Induction week for all Graduates and Apprentices will take place from Monday 07 September to Friday 11 September 2026.

All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK and will be required to obtain a full Security Clearance (SC) at UKSV level. Candidates must be sole British Nationals from birth and must achieve SC clearance without caveats. SC clearance may require residence in the UK for the last 5 years and provision of identity and employment/education evidence.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

Thales UK is committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments will be provided for neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition.

Great journeys start here, apply now!