Key Takeaways
- 3-year accredited Graduate Development Programme in Industrial Process Engineering.
- Starting salary of £34,000 per annum with performance-related uplifts.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject; applications welcome from those on track to achieve.
- Based in Belfast with potential for rotation in Year 3.
- Applications close on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
About the Role
Engineering Development Programme
This is a 3-year programme with the option to rotate, in Year 3, across the country to different business units, experiencing different parts of an engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to new or existing programmes where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions.
During the programme, you will:
- Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme accredited by the IET, IMechE and RAeS.
- Have the opportunity to rotate in Year 3 or explore an external secondment with a Thales partner.
- Participate in discipline-specific learning pathways and a core training pathway focusing on transversal skills.
- Develop key engineering skills, knowledge, and competencies.
- Work in a set location and domain for the entirety of the scheme.
- Work on exciting new and existing products.
- Build a professional network across the organisation.
Requirements
This is an entry-level graduate opportunity for individuals at the start of their professional career. We welcome applications from candidates who have completed a degree and have limited relevant professional experience. You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a STEM Subject in one of the following subject areas:
- Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Systems Engineering
- AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics
- Computing or Computer Science
- All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum
- Performance-related pay uplifts
- Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
- Contributory Company Pension
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Employee assistance programme
- Learning and development support
- Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
- Life cover
- 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)
Recruitment Process
- Apply Online
- Upload Your CV
- Check your emails for the invitation to apply
- Complete Your Application
- Complete Online Tests
- Video Interview
- Virtual Assessment Centre
- Job Offer
Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.
Security Requirements
Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years.