Development, Security, Operations Engineering Graduate

2026 Development, Security, Operations Engineering Graduate

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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.

This 3‑year programme includes the option to rotate, in Year 3, around the country across different business units. You will be assigned to new or existing programmes where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions for our customers.

• Gained or 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 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)

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

Applications will close m on Monday 5 January 2026.

Further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent – Connectr.

All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS level and obtain full Security Clearance (SC) prior to starting. This role requires SC clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, otherwise the successful applicant must obtain SC prior to commencing employment.

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

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid‑senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

Great journeys start here, apply now!