Research and Development Graduate

2026 Research and Development Graduate

Location:

Templecombe, 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
• Focus on research and development with the opportunity to move between functional domains

This 3‑year programme covers diverse aspects of engineering disciplines including Algorithms, Software Development, integration and trials. You will be assigned to successive programmes to design and develop solutions that meet our customers’ needs.

A structured learning pathway with sponsorship and guidance from the Engineering Leadership team.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject (Computer Science, Computing, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Physics, Quantum Physics, or related technical degrees)
• Permanent right to work in the UK
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC security clearance (BPSS prerequisite)

• 201 hours annual leave (plus one 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: 07‑11 September 2026.

Applications close at 11:59 pm Monday 5 January 2026. Apply early as positions may close sooner.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer. We support an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and provide reasonable adjustments.