Location: Glasgow, United KingdomThales 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.
Intern Electronics Engineer
Overview of the role
Are you new to the world of electronics and looking to develop some design experience? Are you keen to apply your theoretical knowledge to real problems and pick up some practical skills along the way? Talented people are key to our success. If you’re an ambitious, top-class graduate in the making, we’d love to welcome you to join us for a 6 month internship at Thales - OME.
Thales OME designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we’re seeking talented interns who can apply their knowledge and skills in a summer placement.
This opportunity would suit a student from an Electronics Engineering or similar discipline, and in particular, we are looking for students who have an interest in working with analog and digital circuits for optronics applications.
As an Electronics Engineering intern, you will work closely with the Software team as well as the System team in designing and implementing electronic circuits, which will ultimately be fitted within some of our products. You will gain hands-on experience in developing and testing electronic boards, troubleshooting hardware issues, and collaborating on cross-functional projects. The role may cover any aspects of the product lifecycle, from concept studies, requirements, selection of technology, design and development, integration, validation and qualification.
Location
There are positions available based at our site in Glasgow. While there will be the opportunity to work from home, attendance on site will be necessary for lab work, such as circuit, assembly or system testing which is likely to form a significant part of the role. Being on site will also give you access to a significant pool of mentors, technical advisors and peers in order to establish your professional network.
Technical skills
The position would suit an undergraduate engineer with an interest in one or more of the following:
1. Analog and/ or Digital Electronics design (circuit simulation, block diagrams, schematic capture..)
2. Electronics lab work (soldering, cable assembly, prototype build, etc)
3. Safety electronics, thermal imagery, motor control or video processing
4. Fundamental understanding of firmware and software
5. Familiarity with testing and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analysers, etc.)
Key attributes required
We are looking for an innovative and forward thinking individual with the following attributes:
6. Understanding of the principles of electronic circuits
7. ‘Big picture’ thinking: the ability to understand the broader context of a task
8. Enthusiasm and a proactive approach
9. Good organisational skills
10. Good time-management skills
11. Strong analytical reasoning skills
Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
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