2026 Software Engineering Graduate
In 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 tomorrow possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions 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.
Start Date: 07 September 2026
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Location: Glasgow
Employee type: Permanent
Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday‑Thursday, 5 hours Friday)
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you? If so, look no further.
What The Role Has To Offer
* 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 the entire engineering lifecycle
This programme will launch your engineering career by working on cutting‑edge embedded systems using C++, C#, Python and advanced frameworks such as QT, .NET, UNITY, LabView and MATLAB/SIMULINK across Windows and robust Linux environments such as RedHat, Ubuntu and VxWorks. You will develop real‑world solutions utilizing industry‑standard tools including Visual Studio, Rhapsody, Eclipse, Yocto and Vivado and collaborate with teams through modern workflows in Bitbucket, Git and DOORS Requirements.
Graduate Programme
It is a 3‑year programme with the option to rotate, in Year 3, around the country across different business units, experiencing the full engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to a succession of new or existing programmes where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions to meet customer needs. During your time on the programme you will be under the sponsorship and guidance of the Engineering Leadership team and will follow a structured learning pathway to fast‑track your development.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject (e.g., Computer Science, Computing, Computing and Data Science, Software Engineering, Combined Software & Electronic Engineering) or be on track to achieve one of these by the start of the programme. All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered.
Benefits
* 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)
Important Dates
Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February – May 2026. Induction week for all graduates and apprentices will take place from Monday 07 September to Friday 11 September 2026.
Closing date: 11:59 pm on Monday 5 January 2026. Roles may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high number of applications.
Recruitment Process
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) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements before starting.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Thales values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments and support are available for neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition.
Great journeys start here – apply now!
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