Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Position: 2026 Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Location: Harwell

Location:

harwell, quad two, united kingdomin fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us.

At thales uk, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of aerospace, defence, security and space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you;

whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
** 2026 mechanical engineering graduate
**** start date:
** 07 september 2026
** salary:** £34,000 per annum
** location:
** harwell
* * employee type:
** permanent
* * working schedule:
** monday – friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours monday – thursday, 5 hours friday)
** what the role has to offer
*** the opportunity to work on exciting projects and technology within thales alenia space focussed on the development of propulsion systems for spacecraft
* development, support and mentoring from our experienced engineering team
* permanent role from day onewe are seeking a highly motivated and talented mechanical engineering graduate to join our mechanical and thermal engineering team, focused on propulsion development for spacecraft used in cutting edge missions such as lunar landers, refuelling, science and exploration and telecom satellites.the successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and analysis of advanced propulsion systems for space applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers space modules and satellite  conjunction with thales in the uk, this is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of engineers and leaders for the business. We are looking for people with a passion for engineering combined with an inquisitive mind and an ability to deliver on commitments.

If you are looking for a broad learning experience, thales will offer you extensive development and challenges, and support you with a unique level of exposure within our business so that you can drive your career progression at the rate right for you.
** graduate programme:
** this a 3 year programme within the thales alenia space engineering team. You will be assigned to projects where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to develop and deliver engineering solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
** key responsibilities:
*** assist the design, development, and analysis of mechanical components and subsystems for chemical and/or electrical propulsion systems
* conduct engineering calculations, simulations, and modelling for thermal and structural aspects relevant to propulsion hardware
* work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
* prepare technical documentation, test reports, and design reviews
* contribute to problem-solving and design improvements based on test results and analysis
* ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality protocols
* keep abreast of new technologies and advancements in propulsion and mechanical engineering fields to support the development of the technology and product roadmapsthere is the opportunity to undertake work within the other engineering teams within thales alenia space in the uk to further your development.
** requirements:
** you will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelors degree in a stem subject in one of the following subject areas:
* aerospace engineering
* mechanical and thermal engineering for aerospace
* systems engineering
* physics* similar related subject/fieldthis programme is a great…