2026 Systems Engineering Graduate
Location: Cheadle, 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 Offers
* 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 different parts of an engineering lifecycle
Graduate Programme
This 3‑year programme includes rotating around the country in year 3, working with and being supported by the Engineering Leadership team, and following a structured learning pathway.
Requirements
You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject in one of the following areas:
* Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering
* Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering
* Information Technology
* Mathematics
* Physics
* Systems Engineering
* Computing or Computer Science
* AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics
* 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)
Additional Information
Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February – May 2026.
Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 07 September – Friday 11 September 2026.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Monday 5 January 2026.
Security Clearance
All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK and will be required to obtain full security clearance (SC) prior to starting with us.
Equal Opportunity
Thales is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success.
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