2026 Research and Development Graduate
Location: Belfast, 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)
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
* Focus on Research and development with the opportunity to move between functional domains
About the Programme
This is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of aspiring engineering experts and specialists for Thales in the UK. You will gain exposure across multiple disciplines, including Algorithms, Software Development, Integration and Trials.
Graduate Programme Details
The programme lasts three years, with opportunities to rotate across engineering disciplines. You will be assigned to new or existing programmes, supported by the Engineering Leadership team.
Requirements
You will have a bachelor’s degree (or will be on track) in a STEM subject such as:
* Computer Science (BSc)
* Computing (BEng)
* Computing and Data Science (BSc)
* Software Engineering (BSc or MEng)
* Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics (BSc or MSc)
* Theoretical Physics, Physics with Astrophysics, Quantum Physics (BSc)
* All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered
Extensive development and challenges are provided to support career progression.
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)
Security Requirements
This role requires Security Clearance (SC). If you do not currently hold it, you will be required to obtain and maintain clearance prior to commencing employment.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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