AI Engineer - Graduate

Location:

Orlando, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.

AI Engineer - Graduate

Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

Thales is looking for an AI Engineer Graduate to join our engineering team and support the development of applied AI solutions that enhance the inflight passenger experience for millions of travelers worldwide, as well as support internal business and engineering initiatives. You will bring a foundational understanding of AI technologies, cloud platforms, software development practices, and Agile methodologies, along with a strong desire to expand your expertise in AI engineering and intelligent automation solutions.

In this position you will contribute to the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of AI-enabled applications across cloud and edge environments while gaining experience across the software development lifecycle and modern AI technologies. You will research, implement, test, document, deploy, and maintain new and existing solutions.

To succeed, you must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, accountability, collaboration, and adaptability in a fast-paced engineering environment. You will have opportunities to build your technical expertise, contribute to innovative solutions, and take on increasingly complex assignments as your experience grows.

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of AI-enabled applications and services; develop and maintain AI solutions, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications, intelligent automation capabilities, agent-based workflows, and orchestration solutions, under the guidance of senior engineering team members.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, platform, and business teams to understand requirements and assist in delivering AI solutions that address operational and customer needs; participate in code reviews, design discussions, sprint planning, and Agile development activities.
• Support implementation of AI security, governance, privacy, and responsible AI practices by following established standards, processes, and technical controls.
• Develop reusable components, tools, and automation capabilities that improve development efficiency, quality, and consistency across AI initiatives; stay current with emerging AI technologies and contribute ideas for continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team.
• Assist with monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to support reliable and scalable AI solutions; perform unit, integration, and automated testing to support secure, high-quality software releases.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for AI applications, workflows, deployment processes, and operational support procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field – awarded within the 2 years preceding…