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Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short‑range systems to extended protection across the entire battle‑space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. 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.
Software Placement Engineer
Key Responsibilities
* Design and coding of software
* Software requirements analysis and requirements management
* Software test planning and execution
* Conducting all aspects of the software development process in accordance with company processes and standards
Skills, qualifications and experience
* A minimum of a BSc/BEng (Hons) degree in a subject with a significant computing content (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Development, Combined Electronics and Computing)
* Appreciation of software requirements analysis, specification & design
* Understanding of the principles and levels of software testing
* Knowledge of software development lifecycles and methodologies
* Practical experience of programming in a high‑level language (C, C++, C#)
* Practical experience in a number of stages of the software engineering lifecycle
* Understanding of data communications (e.g., 1553, RS422) and networking
* Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
* Understanding of software configuration control
* Knowledge of real‑time operating systems
* Knowledge of UML
* Experience of working as a member of a software development team
Please note that GDP activities take place during the working week but may require the investment of some personal time for travel and follow‑up activities. You may have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non‑Thales sites throughout the UK when participating in Graduate Development Programme activities.
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held; otherwise the successful applicant must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. For further guidance, please visit the UKSV website.
In line with Thales’ Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which may require further evidence to be provided. For details of the evidence required, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
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