2026 Systems Engineering Graduate
Start date: 07 September 2026
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Location: Crawley
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, then 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 different parts of an engineering lifecycle
This is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of aspiring engineering experts, specialists, and leaders for Thales in the UK. We are looking for people with a passion for engineering and/or design and development, combined with an inquisitive mind and an intrinsic interest in people, leadership, and success through teamwork. If you are looking for a broad learning experience, Thales offers you extensive development and challenges and will support you so that you can drive your career progression at the right rate for you.
Graduate Programme
This is a 3‑year programme with the option to rotate, in Year 3, around the country across different business units, experiencing different parts of an 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 the needs of our customers.
During your time on the programme, you will be under the sponsorship and guidance of the Engineering Leadership team and will follow a structured and detailed learning pathway to fast‑track your development within your role.
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
* AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics
* All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered
This programme is a great opportunity to work in one of the world’s leading engineering organisations and develop a long‑term career building engineering solutions together, safer, everywhere.
Please note that Graduate Development Programme (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 GDP activities.
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)
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 – Friday 11 September 2026.
Closing date: 11:59 pm on Monday January 2026. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Roles may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high number of applications.
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 to obtain full security clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements before starting with us.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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