Key Takeaways
- 3-year accredited Graduate Development Programme in Systems Engineering.
- Starting salary of £34,000 per annum with performance-related uplifts.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject.
- Applications close on 6 January 2027.
- Based in Crawley with potential for rotations across the UK in Year 3.
About the Role
This is a 3-year programme with the option to rotate, in Year 3, across different business units and locations in the UK. 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 your time on the programme, you will follow a structured learning pathway to fast track your development.
What you will do:
- Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme accredited by the IET, IMechE and RAeS.
- An opportunity to rotate in Year 3 or explore an external secondment with a Thales partner.
- Complete 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 areas:
- Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Systems Engineering
- AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics
- Through Life Support Engineering
- 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)
Application 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
Key Dates
- Start Date: 06 September 2027
- Assessment Centres: February - May 2027
- Induction Week: Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027
- Closing Date: Wednesday 6 January 2027, 11:59pm
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, all roles are subject to security requirements. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including BPSS screening and Security Clearance (SC). To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years.