Thales Group

Location: Cheadle, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.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.We are seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for the definition, design, development and qualification of complex hardware systems.Working within a multifunctional team, the Hardware Systems Engineer is responsible for defining hardware requirements, designing and developing architectural solutions, supporting the hardware function through the design and development lifecycle and ensuring the seamless integration and qualification of hardware components within our systems.Hardware Systems Engineers work within the delegation of the Product Design Authority ensuring the solutions defined by the hardware team meet requirements, regulation and legislation needs of the programmes while maintaining adherence to product policy and business directives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in hardware design with a strategic, system-level perspective. Principal Relationships: As part of the role you will interface with a wide range of internal stake holders from Product Design Authorities and Technical Directors right through to Manufacturing and Test Technicians. You will also be expected to interact, present to and support customers and suppliers through-out the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Analyses the customer's and other stakeholders' needs whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes,) Defines the requirements, functions and interfaces on the component or sub-system. Formalises the specification and the architectural design to develop the component or sub-system. Prepares and performs the component or sub-system, verification and validation tests Ensures that hardware architecture stability is maintained across lifecycle phases from Bid to Delivery. Directs and coordinates hardware architecture studies. Approves the technical, technological, and methodological choices taken in respect of the selected hardware architecture. Guarantees adherence to in-scope standards, reuse policy and product development plans. Identifies modelling, simulation and prototyping opportunities. Co-ordinates product definition, and assessment of trade-offs between aspects of cost, customer requirements and technological possibilities. Prepares the Design & Justification Files. Provides knowledge on state-of-the-art hardware architecting, taking account of future developments. SkillsEssential: An ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and demonstrate: + Good interpersonal skills, + Good communication and presentation skills, + Proactive "can-do" mentality, + Logical problem solving approaches. Ability to technically lead design and development activities, interfacing with other technical disciplines as required. The holder of the role must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following: + Systems Engineering Toolsets, Practices and Lifecycles + Architecting of Racks, Cabinets and Network Infrastructure for marine or similar harsh environments.or Architecting of equipment/sensors that are used in marine or similar harsh environments.Desirable: Hardware design, development and qualification of systems or sub systems specific to SONAR, above water and below water communications systems or similar high reliability systems deployed in harsh environments. Experience:Essential: A minimum of five years' experience in a Systems or Hardware Engineering role in an appropriate engineering field, e.g. Maritime, Aerospace, Defence. Equivalent experience in a relevant technical field, either mechanical or electronics design will also be consideredDesirable: Experience working on underwater acoustics and/or sonar. The design of equipment for the sub-sea environment. Experience with Design for Cost / Design for Manufacture, manufacturing specifications and new product introduction. Values & Behaviours: Collaborative and continuous improvement approach to work. Innovative mind set and embracing of new technologies and working methods. Able to work efficiently, both autonomously and as part of an integrated team. All work to be conducted in accordance with company processes. Qualifications: Essential: L5 Qualification (degree or equivalent in an engineering or scientific discipline) and of 5 years' experience in a similar role.Desirable: Chartered Engineer L6 or 7 Qualification (within an engineering or scientific discipline).With Thales employing 68,000 employees in 50 countries and 43% of all Thales UK roles being filled via internal movements our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields.Thales UK Key Facts Each year, Thales registers more than 300 patents A prominent retailer commissioned Thales to develop a 'heat-sensing people counter' for use in its 400 stores 90% of all UK credit card transactions are secured by Thales Over 120,000 Thales Chip & PIN terminals have been installed across Europe Thales UK has earned 79 Queen's Awards for Technology and Export 90% of our sales are sourced from the UK 7% of our revenue is reinvested in R & D Thales has invested more than £2bn in the UK within the last 10 years Thales is the second largest defence systems supplier Thales embodies many famous companies, including Racal, Shorts Missiles, Pilkington Optronics, Redifon MEL, Thomson Marconi Sonar, Thorn Missile Electronics, Avimo line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. 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Location: Crawley, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.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. 2026 Business Growth Graduate Start Date: 07 September 2026 Salary: £32,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Locations: Rotational programme across our key sites (Belfast, Crawley, Cheadle, Glasgow, London, Reading and Templecombe) Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday) What the role has to offer: Working with the Business Growth Function leaders, developing and supporting the growth of new business to generate potential sales with our customers in both domestic and export markets. This will include working on and supporting competitive bids and developing skills in how to determine the value for the customer in the Thales offer Analysing and understanding Thales' strengths and weaknesses against the competition in any of our markets Innovating and generating new ideas to address our customer/stakeholder/employee needs Developing high quality bid packs to achieve negotiating mandates from Thales senior management Producing high quality customer proposals Co-ordinating, analysing, forecasting and reporting information to support a number of activities including bid and peer reviews for both domestic and export opportunities Supporting the CEO and senior management teams with strategic political advice Working with the editorial team to develop and distribute content through a variety of on and off line channels Developing strategies to engage, involve and motivate employees to give their best Participating and contributing in major customer events and shows such as Paris Air Show and Defence & Security Exhibition International. This could be in a variety of ways, from meeting and greeting UK and International delegations of customers, briefing the media, creating content, managing our profile across social media before, during and after the event, or helping to host senior political figures. Developing your network across a broad range of customers and stakeholdersWe are looking for talented, driven and self-motivated individuals to join our Business Growth team, to work across the following areas: Strategy and Marketing The Strategy and Marketing function delivers strategic direction to Thales UK's pursuit for growth. As a team we are the intelligence centre for the "Go to Market" organisation, operating across all Thales UK markets. The Strategy and Marketing team offers a great variety of work and projects across all businesses with senior exposure. You'll be creating and delivering analysis that has a real impact within the business through the management and delivery of long term projects and assignments. You'll also have the opportunity, and early responsibility, to deliver work to senior stakeholders within the business. Sales, Customer Account Management & Capture The Sales Function is responsible for winning new business across all Thales UK markets and across the entire breadth of Thales portfolio - in the past 3 years the team has won over £3.5billion of new business. The Sales, Customer Account Management & Capture teams offer exciting, challenging and high profile roles that include a mix of customer facing sales and business development activity for both domestic and export sales as well as some back office sales support activity. The role will potentially involve both UK & overseas trips, so an appetite for travel is desirable. Communications The Communications function creatively engages and influences customers, stakeholders, communities, markets and employees, enabling the business to achieve its strategic objectives and business priorities. Within our team, you will have the opportunity to get involved with a variety of internal and external projects and campaigns. You could be working closely with our communications partners supporting delivery of impactful communications using a wide range of tactics, or working collaboratively with our business stakeholders to co-develop and co-deliver communication & engagement activities that influence employee behaviours and create great employee experiences. Public Affairs The public affairs team is responsible for managing and shaping our interactions with the government, government agencies, public and other external stakeholders, with the primary goal of creating a positive reputation for the organisation, and ensure it aligns with and complies with relevant policies, regulations and societal expectations. You'll have the opportunity to learn how Thales maintains its relationships with politicians and officials, delivering high profile visits and events to support business aims. Business Growth Operations The Business Growth Operations team is the driving force behind Thales' growth in the UK. We mobilise our go-to-market teams, and drive the efficiency, effectiveness and efficacy in all that we do, to enable the highest standards of performance across our functions and achieve the most successful outcomes for our customers. Our roles offer opportunities to grow skills and knowledge across a broad range of activities from providing data analysis and insights on sales performance data, driving adoption of new tools and processes, to supporting annual strategic planning, managing functional budgets and enabling decision-making on critical opportunities through the provision of data-driven insight. Graduate Programme The Thales UK Business Growth graduate development programme offers an excellent opportunity for you to explore and experience the diverse areas of our community, responsible for growing the UK business across the whole portfolio of Thales, serving both defence and civil markets, in the UK and overseas. Whether you are allocated to Strategy & Marketing, Sales, Customer Account Management & Capture, Communications, Public affairs or business Growth Operations for your first placement in our 2 year rotational programme, you will grow your skills, experience and competencies across a diverse range of markets and sites, not to mention a broad spectrum of business challenges. Requirements: You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor's degree in any subject.You will enjoy interacting with people, fostering valuable relationships and developing networks in a high energy environment. You have the drive and motivation to push yourself and your peers to generate and support new business ideas and solutions and see these through to completion. You will be comfortable in making decisions, taking informed risks and have the ability to think of innovative ways to do things differently. You will be very customer-focused, ensuring accuracy and high quality in all that you do.You will also enjoy travelling, potentially both in the UK and internationally.Our Business Growth community operates from a number of sites around the UK including

Develop and manage requirements specifications at both the system and subsystem levels. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the development lifecycle and lifecycle products. Interface with clients to define the content and format of test specifications. Define and authorise test specifications. Conduct impact analysis and manage variations. Ensure compliance with customer requirements and resolve related issues. Define and authorize design descriptions and verification requirements. Provide technical advice to the Engineering Group Manager on technical matters and management issues pertinent to the Systems Engineering Group. Offer technical direction and leadership to the Systems Engineering community. Engage with key stakeholders effectively. Establish and maintain a structured Systems Engineering process and activities. Provide detailed technical specifications. Offer assistance and guidance to Project Systems Engineers regarding their responsibilities and design decisions. Prepare resource plans and budgets for the Systems Engineering Group, managing the budget to ensure project objectives are met within financial constraints. Approve estimates for project activities and manage the Systems Engineering Group to ensure work is completed on time and within budget. Develop and train Systems Engineering personnel to ensure a qualified staff is available to perform and lead the design and requirements development for projects and products, including acceptance requirements. Represent the Systems Engineering Group on the change control committee, reviewing change proposals and approving Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) on behalf of the engineering department. Stay informed of technical developments both within and outside of the company. Identify training, development, and performance needs through the Annual Check-in and Development Check-in processes for the Systems Engineering community under your supervision. Assist the Engineering Group Manager in strengthening the engineering capabilities of the team. Able to use a range of IT tools. Has a sound ability to use System Engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion, MBSE, JIRA etc.). Has knowledge of configuration control processes. Can manage a complex project through a defined design process and is able to tailor CHORUS2 to project needs. Can define and use metrics as part of quality assurance and control change to re-model a System Engineering process. A working knowledge of project plans Has knowledge of Engineering Safety Management The Principal Systems Engineer is the technical focal point for the System Engineering process and must be able to resolve all issues, problems, questions and conflicts in the entire system. This requires frequent handling of new and unusual issues therefore a proven record of working in a Systems Engineering Management function is required. The post holder should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the spoken and written word. A good outward appearance, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital. The success of the Systems Engineering job family relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels, therefore evidence of team working is required.

2026 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship page is loaded 2026 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeshiplocations: Crawleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 13, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: RLocation: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.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. 2026 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship Start Date: 07 September 2026 Salary : £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) If so, read on to see what Thales has on offer What the role has to offer: Earn while you learn Job specific training experience Recognised qualifications Permanent role from day one Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully coveredOur exciting Software Engineering Apprentice role will develop your software skills to become a confident, positive and versatile engineer with well-honed technical knowledge. You will support the team to deliver real-world software solutions to deadlines and within budget, with opportunities to get involved across the entire development lifecycle.As a Software Engineering Apprentice you will develop key skills and experience in the following: Programming skills in industry standard languages such as C++ and Java Experience of working in multi-disciplined agile environment alongside experienced engineers Familiarity with business management tools for managing requirements and formal documentation New tools and infrastructure used for the development engineering environment Development of secure, quality software solutions that adhere to timescale and budget Domain specific knowledge and application of mathematics skills to model and develop real-world solutions across industries, such as aerospace and underwater systems and software defined radio and electronic counter measure systems (dependant on which business area you are aligned to) Opportunity to develop creative and bespoke software solutions Organisational skills with well-rounded communication and relationship building abilities Digital Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Apprentice Programme You will enrol onto the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship at Warwick University, following the Software Engineering pathway. For the duration of this 4 year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our software function in Crawley.This programme is delivered via a block release delivery model, which includes a blend of on campus delivery and remote learning. For the rest of the time you will be working in the business for 4 days per week and will be given 1 day per week to focus on your apprenticeship studies.At the end of the apprenticeship you will be working as a software engineer within one of the Thales UK businesses. Your final qualification will be a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, plus the Level 6 degree apprenticeship qualification. Requirements: 112 UCAS tariff points at A Level (grades BBC) including grade C or above in Maths and at least 1 other relevant STEM subject (any of Engineering, IT, Computing, Web and Telecoms, Physics, Electronics) 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A-C) including English and Maths 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) Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2026. Induction week for all Graduates and Apprentices will take place from Monday 7 September - Friday 11 September 2026. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026 , this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Recruitment Process: For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit . Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all of our roles are subject to security restrictions. 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 below, prior to starting with us. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. 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. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales

A leading defense and technology company in Cheadle, UK is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing and developing complex systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in hardware engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. This role involves defining requirements, maintaining hardware architecture, and ensuring successful integration through the entire product lifecycle.

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Reading, UK, to work in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and expertise in embedded OS software development, particularly in C/C++. Responsibilities include designing and testing real-time systems, collaborating with UX teams, and following agile methodologies. This role offers excellent career development opportunities in a committed and inclusive work environment.

Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.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. DSP Embedded Software Engineer Crawley (Minimum 3 days onsite) Our Opportunity: At Thales Secure Information and Communication Systems (SIX), we have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit an experienced Software Real Time and Embedded Engineer to join our growing software community across at our Crawley site.In this role with a focus on Digital Signal Processing (DSP), you will play a crucial role in the development of innovative embedded software solutions. You will collaborate with the technical leadership to design, implement, and support high-quality software that meets current engineering standards and delivery practices The role and overview of key responsibilities Development of DSP algorithms for Software Defined Radios (SDRs). Utilise techniques in sampling and quantisation, digital filter design, multi-rate signal processing, and spectral analysis through FFT-based methods. Design and implement efficient DSP algorithms that can be executed in either FPGA VHDL or C/C++ for embedded processing environments. Conduct debugging and testing of algorithms and software for optimal performance in embedded systems. Deliver fully tested and maintainable software that aligns with defined project objectives. Produce clear and traceable design specifications for new or modified functionality. Ensure compliance with governance policies, secure coding practices, and design review procedures. Report progress regularly to the Embedded Software Lead and Software Engineering Delivery Manager, supporting overall team delivery goals. About You: We would love to hear from you if: You are proficient in MATLAB/Simulink ideally for RF DSP algorithm development. You are proficient in developing and debugging embedded software using C/C++. Experience with implementation of complex designs with a focus on Digital Signal Processing using FPGA and Processor devices. Have proficiency in using Microsoft Office for technical documentation and communication Desirable: Experience in multi-process and multi-threaded software development. Understanding of high-speed signal processing implementation on Processor devices. Working knowledge of Microprocessors, programmable devices, DSP, FPGA, memory. Experienced in embedded Linux environments. Full development lifecycle experience, including requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, integration, verification and validation. Experienced in the development of test harnesses and the design and implementation of automated tests within CI/CD environments Experience of model-based design workflows, including automatic code generation and MIL, SIL and HIL testing methodologies, an advantage. Familiarity with Agile practices such as Scrum and tools like JIRA Hands-on experience with GIT/Bitbucket for version control and configuration management Experience in configuring and maintaining CI pipelines using Jenkins or similar automation platforms Experience of Open Component Portability Infrastructure (OpenCPI) an advantage.This would be an excellent opportunity for an individual with aspirations to develop technically with routes to Thales specialist and expert roles. Security Clearance statement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. 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. What we can offer: We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility 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. The Work Environment At Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working. When working in the office, you will be based at the largest Thales site in the UK, featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories. The modern site includes a subsidised restaurant, a café, break out spaces, bicycle storage facilities and more. Benefits at Thales Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes; Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersThales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free

Location: Reading, United KingdomThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.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. Embedded Software Engineer- Secure Radio Comms Green Park, Reading (Minimum 3 days onsite) Our Opportunity: At Thales Secure Information and Communication Systems (SIX), we have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a focus on Secure Radio Comms. Here you will play a crucial role in the development of innovative embedded software solutions.You will collaborate with the technical leadership to design, implement, and support high-quality software that meets current engineering standards and delivery practices. The role and overview of key responsibilities: Deliver fully tested, maintainable software components in line with defined task objectives Contribute to the production of clear and traceable design specifications for new or modified functionality Ensure all development complies with governance, secure coding practices, and design review procedures Report progress to the Software Lead and Software Engineering Delivery Manager, supporting team-level delivery goals About You: We would love to hear from you if have: Full development lifecycle experience, including requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, integration, verification and validation Strong experience in developing software for embedded systems using the C programming language (C++ would also be beneficial, but not essential) Experience in multi-process and multi-threaded software development Proven capability in the development of test harnesses and the design and implementation of automated tests Knowledge of RTOS, e.g. FreeRTOS, TI DSP BIOS Experience developing low-level drivers and working with embedded systems or hardware components Familiarity with communication protocols and serial interfaces Proficiency in using Microsoft Office for technical documentation and communication Desirable: Genuine interest in secure radio communications with aspirations to innovate in this field Radio waveform development experience Experience developing low-level drivers and working with embedded systems or hardware components Familiarity with communication protocols, I2C, SPI and USB Experience in using modern build systems, automated using Make Familiarity with Enterprise Architect or equivalent UML design tools Working knowledge of Agile practices such as Scrum, including toolchains like JIRA Hands-on experience with GIT/Bitbucket for version control and configuration management (Previous use of Subversion would also be beneficial) Familiarity with using and editing in Atlassian Confluence Awareness of software quality and static analysis tools, e.g., Coverity, SonarQube Experience configuring and maintaining CI pipelines using Jenkins or similar automation platforms Understanding of secure coding standards and safety/security-critical development requirements Familiarity with SAST/DAST/SCA in a modern Cyber Security conscious environment Security Clearance statement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. 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. What we can offer: We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility 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. Benefits at Thales Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes; Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm Hybrid working Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here,

Senior Software Engineer page is loaded Senior Software Engineerremote type: Hybridlocations: Readingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLocation: Reading, United KingdomTogether 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. Senior Software Engineer Glasgow PROFILE: You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field You enjoy working within a DevOps/Agile/Scrum team and being plunged into a challenging environment requiring reactivity and resourcefulness You want to evolve in a "real time" environment with interactions between "low level" technical aspects, close to the hardware, and ensure that the "high level" functionality expected by the solution is maintained You are willing to work on small or big devices such as Radar, embedded calculator equipment, Smartcards and Wearables, dedicated for the Telecommunications and IOT businesses, mobile COMPETENCIES: You know how to develop on embedded OS Software such as Linux, VxWorks, FastOS Linux You are experienced in embedded software development such as C or C++ and VB., NET., ADA, Assembly programming You are familiar with the use of tools and equipment involved in programming performance (including measuring instruments) You master the development/adaptation of simulation tools and means necessary to carry out integration/testing activities on platform You are experienced in embedded system and application design and configuration (both wayside and onboard) and relevant communication protocols and interfaces such as DDS, ARINC You have substantial knowledge of: Building a strategy based on your understanding of the business issues involving data processes Mathematics and statistics Data technologies You are able to take into account customer needs You have working experience/knowledge with cloud provider like AWS or GCP You have experience with automated deployment and associated technologies (Helm/Yaml/Ansible/Docker) You are familiar with tools such as JIRA and Confluence LIFE AS A THALES SOFTWARE REAL TIME & EMBEDDED ENGINEERING ROLE As a Software Real Time & Embedded Engineering Role within Thales, you will: Design, implement and test features with scalability, performance, deployment or operation and end-user experience in mind Apply coding/implementation best practices to produce elegant, high quality and reusable code Implement and follow security best practices for web applications Collaborate with other developers to share knowledge and improve overall product/solution Keep up-to-date with latest technologies evolution and frameworks Interact with UX team to implement and verify user experience concepts Follow the agile methodology used for the project. This includes creation of user stories and corresponding tasks to help create a robust system based on user-centric design Regularly archive source code into the source code repository for projects Participate in issue investigation and deployment of applications and new releases in testing/integration environment as needed YOUR CAREER AT THALES Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering GroupConnect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner 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. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

Senior Firmware (FPGA) Engineer page is loaded Senior Firmware (FPGA) Engineerremote type: Hybridlocations: Crawleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLocation: Crawley, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.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.Become a key part of a team with a proven track record for delivering firmware for a wide range of defence, related products. Typical firmware services provided: Architecture, requirements specification, design, verification and validation. Working in conjunction with systems, software and hardware engineers to develop electronic systems.Projects involve using the latest industry class development tools for FPGA and system on a chip hardware technologies. Work is carried out to a structured firmware design process.The roles is based on our Manor Royal site in Crawley and can support a mix of on-site and remote working. There is a requirement to that periods of time to be spent at Customer sites and/or integration facilities.As a People 1st Employer, we are passionate about providing you with opportunities to advance your engineering career and are committed to giving our employees the support they need to reach their professional goals. This includes support in submission of Professional Registration applications, funding membership of a professional body, and access to a wide variety of learning resources through our comprehensive e-Learning Engine. We also offer development pathways towards roles such as Firmware Architect, Firmware Engineering Manager, or a recognised Thales Specialist or Expert.Each successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of Firmware engineering in the defence and/or transportation and/or aerospace domain and will ideally have experience interfacing with external customers as well as internal stakeholders. The role holder reports to the Firmware Team Lead. The key individual responsibilities are: Work as part of firmware teams to deliver firmware projects to agreed time, cost and quality Verify firmware using Hardware Verification Languages or Hardware Description languages Design firmware using Hardware Description Languages Enhancement of firmware related processes (documenting, scripting, reporting, process automation) Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams Desired knowledge, qualifications and experience Strong communications, verbally and in writing. A relevant degree (BEng, MEng, EngD, PhD) in electronics, supported by 5+ years of relevant experience. Membership or fellowship of a professional engineering body preferably with or working towards chartered status. Specialisation/knowledge in some of the following: Leading Firmware design/architecture Leading small team of firmware engineers Verification Test bench architecture with System Verilog or C++ Verification Methodology: Advanced VHDL verification or OSVVM/UVVM Requirements Management: IBM Rationale DOORS Simulation of designs using simulator tool: Mentor Graphics Modelsim / Questasim Digital electronic design in hardware development languages: VHDL and either Verilog or System Verilog Implementation of complex designs using any vendor specific development tools Technologies: PCIe, Ethernet, Serial Comms, AXI4 Object Orientated design Techniques Image processing techniques and algorithms Algorithm development using development tool: MatLab Linux development environments Creation of Firmware development plans and other design documentation The successful candidate will be someone who : Is a team player with a "can-do" attitude that performs effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and promotes the values of inclusiveness and diversity Is confident in their ability to help solve complex problems, asks challenging questions to develop their understanding, and suggests new ideas to further our product offering and increase our added value Is a self-starter, with an ability to manage their own workload and meet their agreed objectives, whilst also contributing to the development and delivery of wider operational goals Security Clearance Statement Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. 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. line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

A leading technology firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a focus on Secure Radio Comms. You will develop and support innovative embedded software solutions while adhering to secure coding practices. Ideal candidates will have full lifecycle software development experience, proficiency in C programming, and the ability to secure UK National Security Clearance. This role offers competitive compensation, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career advancement.

Chemical Propulsion Systems engineer page is loaded Chemical Propulsion Systems engineerremote type: On-Sitelocations: Oxfordtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLocation: Oxford, United KingdomA Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.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.Due to the growth of our propulsion centre of excellence based at our Harwell site in the UK, we are looking for an experienced chemical propulsion engineer. Drawing on your significant space propulsion systems experience (minimum 5 years) in chemical propulsion this is an excellent time to be joining this team. The position will be based at the TAS UK Harwell office. Primary Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the Propulsion Systems Engineering Manager the Systems Engineer will perform, but it not limited to the following type of activities: To be a senior figure supporting various projects and team members in general within the existing team. Propulsion subsystem and propulsion equipment activities (EP and/or CP) during Phase A/B/C/D/E for recurring TAS satellite product line application programmes or developments. Be the primary technical point of contact responsible and lead for the propulsion subsystem, in both MAIT and Architecture, including procured propulsion equipment's on a project, interfacing with the, customer technical teams, PMO, AIT team, procurement and other subsystem experts, (such as Mech/Thermal, AOCS) Interpret mission/customer specific and generic system level requirements and establishing the baseline technical requirements document (TRD) for the propulsion subsystem Provide technical support to system level propulsion trade-offs for optimization of the satellite and mission design. Support the preparation of subsystem design justification documentation for major design reviews throughout the project life cycle Present subsystem design justification in major design reviews throughout the project life cycle in cooperation with the Program Management Office and other subsystems Review and consolidate the technical documentation for the system through the different project life cycle milestones & reviews (EQSR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, QR, etc) Establishing integration and test plans and requirements for the subsystem Development and improvement of new analysis tools in specialised fluidic software (e.g. EcosimPro), and also in Excel, MATLAB, and Python. Performance analyses in support of non-conformance review board. Prepare/update subsystem analysis reports through the different project life cycle milestones & reviews (PDR, CDR, QR etc) Demonstrates systems engineering knowledge - across the "Systems V" - to achieve critical project outcomes to time, cost and quality. Understanding requirement management - traceability, IVVQ, etc. Provide regular reporting of technical progress to the project team and TAS management. Provide technical input to future propulsion developments and contribute to continuous improvement of products, systems and processes Follow up equipment procurement from a technical perspective, in conjunction with the procurement department. Participate/Oversee the propulsion module manufacture and AIT activities Manage any anomalies or non-conformances occurring throughout the project life cycle at equipment or subsystem level with support from product engineers and technical experts and present technical status/progress in NCRs with the customer Expected Behaviours Clearly demonstrable technical competence on subsystems / equipment's Can communicate technically with confidence Team player who can confidently interface at all levels within a project and represent the company externally (with suppliers and customers) Pro-active and capable of working on own initiative with high level of integrity Proactively seeks to understand the wider TAS organisation thinking beyond own role/technical skill domain Has good commercial awareness of his or her specialist equipment Ability to complete his or her tasks autonomously to cost, schedule and quality Qualifications, Skills & Experience; The following are considered essential for this role: Degree level qualification in a discipline associated with Space Engineering (such as engineering) or related subjects (such as physics). Significant direct experience in space engineering and the industry, in particular with propulsion. Desirable: Experience in the design and development of mono or bi-propellent thrusters using hydrazine and experience working at a system/ subsystem level with said engines. Desirable: understanding of construction, running and operating principles of PPUs and similar supporting electrical suppliers. line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

Location: Templecombe, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.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.2026 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Start Date: 7 September 2026 Salary : £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) If so, read on to see what Thales has on offer What the role has to offer: Earn while you learn Job specific training experience Recognised qualifications Permanent role from day one Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully coveredJoin us as a Software Apprentice where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in implementing and integrating the sonar processing and display chains that power the world's leading sonar systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team of experts to create complex systems for our customers. This role promises an exciting journey into the world of sonar technology!As a Software Apprentice, you will experience and develop crucial skills in the following areas: Problem-solving methods and approaches Effective communication skills in both writing reports and giving presentations Knowledge and application of the key digital technologies such as data science or AI/ML Signal processing Effective algorithm implementations, and importance of verification and validation HMI Development and testing An understanding of foundational concepts in mathematics and physics that apply to underwater acoustic systems Apprentice Programme You will enrol onto the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship at Yeovil College, following the Software Engineer specialism pathway. Over the 4 year programme duration, you will attend college on a day release basis to complete your academic studies. For the rest of the time you will be working in our Underwater Systems Business applying your learning to real-life projects.By the end of the apprenticeship you will have achieved a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, plus the Level 6 apprenticeship qualification. Requirements: 112 UCAS points to include A Level grade B in Maths and a further STEM subject (any Engineering, IT, Computing, Web and Telecoms) 5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths 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) Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2026. Induction week for all Graduates and Apprentices will take place from Monday 7 September - Friday 11 September 2026. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026 , this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Recruitment Process: For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit . Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all of our roles are subject to security restrictions. 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 below, prior to starting with us. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. 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. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

A technology security company in the UK seeks a Cybersecurity Professional Services Senior Consultant to deploy data security solutions. This hands-on role involves customer interface, project management, and collaboration with sales and R&D teams. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field, with 5+ years of experience in security consulting and proficiency in deploying various data security products. The position offers flexibility and a dynamic work environment.

Placement Software Engineer page is loaded Placement Software Engineerremote type: On-Sitelocations: Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLocation: Belfast, United KingdomTogether 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. Software Placement Engineer # Key responsibilities Design and coding of software Software requirements analysis and requirements management Software test planning and execution Conducting all aspects of the software development process in accordance with company processes and standards Skills, qualifications and experience Essential A minimum of a BSc/BEng (Hons) degree in a subject with a significant computing content e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Development, Combined Electronics and Computing Appreciation of software requirements analysis, specification & design Understanding of the principles and levels of software testing Knowledge of software development lifecycles and methodologies Practical experience of programming in a high level language (C, C++, C#) Practical experience in a number of stages of the software engineering lifecycle Understanding of data communications (e.g. 1553, RS422) and networking Knowledge of Agile development methodologies Understanding of software configuration control Knowledge of real-time operating systems Knowledge of UML Experience of working as a member of a software development teamPlease note that 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 Graduate Development Programme activities.Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner 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. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

Location: Cheadle, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.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.The role covers the related activities of Software Engineering Management and Software Work Package Management. Location: Cheadle Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Software Engineering Management (SWEM) includes the establishment and execution of the appropriate processes, practices and standards for the software development to be undertaken. This includes the selection of appropriate methodologies, lifecycles and tools. It also includes the identification, organisation and management of resources (human and technical) required to undertake the development. Software Work Package Management (SWPM) includes responsibility for the delivery of a defined scope of work to meet specific customer needs within committed cost, time and quality constraints agreed for the project/product. It includes the planning, monitoring and control of the work, identifying and managing risks throughout the work-package duration.Some travel to client sites and occasionally other Thales UK sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Ensure relevant department/product/project management plans are kept up to date and the correct level of governance is executed for the products/projects Ensure development is performed in accordance with these plans Liaise with Project Customers as required Plan, coordinate and monitor the performance of the work, identify and manage risks during all the Work Package lifecycle until the closure Capture and monitor metrics appropriate to each stage of the project's/product's lifecycle, and enact plans to continuously improve the project/product development Review Engineering Forward Load with SWEM and Head of SW Delivery Contribute to bid activities regarding estimates, project scheduling and bid gate review inputs Proactive in expanding your professional knowledge; seeking opportunities both within and outside of Thales to develop your professional knowledge in software, engineering and management Develop necessary skills and experience through training (on the job, classroom, e-learning), mentoring and feedback Encourage innovation of ideas as common practice encouraging new technology and techniques Provide support to less experienced members of the team, ensuring they are performing to the correct procedures and are not struggling in their work Lead by example and utilise the Thales Leadership model to create a high performing and culture and coaching environment Experience: Essential Knowledge and proven application of engineering project delivery and processes across the full project lifecycle with cognisance of commercial impacts Knowledge and experience of agile methodologies and practices Experience of configuration control and change management Experience of requirements management, software design and development Experience of Integration and Verification activities Experience of risk management Experience of bid management and estimation techniques Good understanding of current trends in software engineering development techniques and technologies Experience in the use of industry standard software engineering toolset Beneficial >5 years of experience in a SW Delivery role that includes the management of deliveries from multiple integrated SW Development and Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification teams. Experience of managing multi million pound SW Work packages Experience of multi-site/multi country development within a complex stakeholder environment Experience of SW sub-contract management Experience in specific management toolsets - Atlassian Jira, Windchill PLM Qualifications: Essential Degree-qualified or equivalent. Values & Behaviours: The successful candidate will demonstrate behaviours that are consistent with the Leadership at Thales Model: Think Big Make It Happen Together Security Clearance Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ()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. What we can offer: We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility 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. The Work Environment At Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working. When working in the office, you will be based at the largest Thales site in the UK, featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories. The modern site includes a subsidised restaurant, a café, break out spaces, bicycle storage facilities and more. Benefits at Thales Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes: Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersThales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which

Location: Templecombe, United KingdomTogether 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.Software Solutions Engineering PROFILE: You are a recent graduate with a Master's degree from an Engineering school and have some significant (around 2 years) experience (professional/internships, academic or personal projects such a GIT Hub, Meet Ups, etc.) You are resourceful, innovative and solution-oriented You are recognised as a good team player You also like working independently and look for empowermentCOMPETENCIES: You are able to adapt and react to change You know and enjoy designing, developing and testing secure software solutions and/or components You can demonstrate knowledge in Full Stack or pure back/pure front programming languages and frameworks (JAVA, C, C++, Python, or any other) You are familiar with compilation/code building/continuous integration You have knowledge of IS Computing Platforms, Operating Systems, and Hypervisors You know Agile principlesNICE TO HAVE: + Specific knowledge linked to the domain / product / project - to be filled in by Engineering Manager or Talent Acquisition LIFE AS A THALES SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING ROLE As a Software Solutions Engineering Role within Thales you will: Work within in a Scrum team with other software developers, in Agile mode Contribute to the requirement definition, to the software design and you will be involved with the architectural aspects of the software projects Integrate software components into a fully functional software system Write well-designed, documented and testable code Develop, test and execute full software development life cycle Design, implement and test features with scalability, performance, deployment/operation and end-user experience in mind Make estimations and give inputs for planning together with the team members Collaborate with other software solutions engineer to share knowledge and improve overall product/solution + Other specific info - to be filled in by Engineering Manager or Talent Acquisition YOUR CAREER AT THALES Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering GroupConnect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner 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. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.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. Analogue RF Engineer Location: Crawley, full-time hybrid working with 3 days in the office, plus travel What the role has to offer Join us for exceptional growth opportunities and increasing technical responsibility You'll gain hands-on experience in RF and analogue support, primarily in HF with exciting opportunities in VHF We aim to triple in size over the coming years through self-funded development and a passionate, talented team Our Opportunity Join our team to provide hands-on RF and analogue support, focusing mainly on the HF domain with opportunities to work in VHF as well. Your day-to-day will involve evaluating solutions, troubleshooting, and designing circuits using simulation tools like RF and Spice to enhance development. You'll create detailed circuit schematics and collaborate closely with PCB layout engineers to bring designs to life. Additionally, you'll design electronic hardware rigs and assemblies, performing integration, verification, and qualification testing. You'll produce comprehensive design documentation throughout the product lifecycle-from capturing requirements to defining test specifications. This role offers excellent growth potential, with opportunities to take on increasing technical responsibility as you develop your expertise.Applicants can include suitably experienced RF Network Architects, RF Electronic Hardware Engineers, and Analogue RF Engineers seeking a new challenge. We also welcome applications from Junior Analogue RF Engineers and Associate RF Engineers eager to take the next step in their careers. Building a Future, we can all trust. SIX supplies defence and security customers with secure communications and resilient network, intelligence and surveillance systems, command and control systems and information systems security solutions. Thales designs radios and embedded and tactical communications systems for all three sectors (land, air and sea), identification friend or foe (IFF) systems, radio navigation systems and solutions for electronic communications warfare.Hardware forms the backbone of many of Thales's state-of-the-art solutions, driven by innovation and the pursuit of new technologies. In this field, you'll be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking solutions that impress and exceed our customers' expectations. What We Offer You We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance related annual bonus (VCP) Pension - match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary Life Assurance - 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme) Income Protection - 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years Annual Leave - 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00pm 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities Access to flexible benefits and discounts - dental insurance, buying & selling annual leave, cycle to work, and many more Key Responsibilities and Tasks Lead the design and development of innovative, reliable solutions that push the boundaries of technology and deliver real-world impact Conduct thorough testing, measurement, debugging, and verification to ensure products meet the highest standards of performance and quality Utilize advanced simulation and analysis tools to optimize designs and anticipate challenges before they arise Present complex technical issues clearly and confidently during design reviews, influencing decision-making and driving project success Prepare detailed, well-structured design documents that guide teams and stakeholders through every stage of development Provide proactive technical support to production teams, ensuring smooth transitions from design to manufacturing and maintaining product excellence About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. BEng Hons in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or Electronic & Communication Engineering, or related discipline and/ or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline Relevant design and product development experience (commercial, industrial, or defence) Knowledge of engineering processes and lifecycles, including DDQS and Lean Engineering Understanding of Design for Manufacture, Test, and Support Experience with HF system challenges such as cosite interference and transmitter/receiver co-location Familiarity with HF communication standards, topside modelling, and link budget analysis would be valuable Design knowledge of RF components: power amplifiers, filters, splitters, amplifiers, combiners, receivers, oscillators, frequency synthesizers, RF cosite, and EMC Knowledge of V/UHF systems and techniques would be advantageous Awareness of digital control (microprocessors, programmable devices, DSP, FPGA, memory) and DSP techniques is desirable Proficient in CAD tools: Cadence DE HDL, Microwave Office, LTSpiceTake the next step in your RF and analogue engineering career - apply now to join our innovative team and shape the future of cutting-edge communication technologies! Security Clearance Statement 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.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting

Location: Manor Royal Crawley, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.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. Configuration Management Administrator Crawley -Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite) What the role has to offer: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group Our Opportunity We have a great opportunity for a Configuration Management Administrator to join the Thales Underwater systems(UWS) engineering team.As a Configuration Management Administrator within Thales, you will: Be responsible for the registration and release of data managed in configuration Verify the integrity, validity and maintenance of records relating to the data, including traceability and history over the entire life cycle Take in charge the verification of the completeness of technical and non-technical data (whether internally and externally) Ensure the provision of up-to-date data to the relevant functions Record configuration baselines and provide status on identified gaps or omissions Translate the decisions of the Configuration Manager into the tool as required Be a configuration management tool (PLM) expert and provide support to the project/product team Archive obsolete data About You PROFILE: You graduated with a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) and have experience in configuration management processes You are a communicator and a team player: you are willing to help and establish strong relationships with the rest of the team You are said to be methodical and meticulous, with a keen eye for details and advanced organizational skills You are proactiveCOMPETENCIES: You are able to understand configuration management processes and tools through the prism of contractual requirements and stakeholders' needs You foster continuous improvement and encourage a culture of feedback You are able to multi-task and prioritise without requiring regular direct supervision You can support the team with your good knowledge of configuration management tools & practices, as well as that of the Product Lifecycle Management domain (tools, technical data, reporting) You have the ability to establish and meet deadlines You understand the importance of data integrity Security Clearance statement Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. 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.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - What We Can Offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility: Your health and well-being matter 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, hybrid 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. Benefits at Thales :Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a benefits package, which includes; Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm Hybrid working Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Development focused targets, along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.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. Interconnects Product Architect Crawley - Hybrid (Relocation support can be provided) Thales Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) UK is a principal supplier of UAS, EW and Radar equipment to the UK armed forces, as well as an exporter of these capabilities worldwide.ISR is a highly complex product development environment, focusing on delivering cutting edge products including: Digital Radar Electronic Support Measures (RESM) that provides situational awareness and identify threats even in busy Electronic Transmission Environments Radar Electronic Countermeasures (RECM) that can protect assets by denying tactical advantage and distracting incoming threats.We're growing and we are looking for ambitious Engineers and Architect to join us on the journey. We are actively recruiting an Interconnects Product Architect at an 'SME' or Technical Expert level to join us and hold responsibility for Interconnect & Interface Cabinet architecture and development. Key responsibilities: Lead the design and development of interconnect & interface cabinet solutions for both domestic and export portfolios Define and recommend candidate architectures for the corresponding level (solution or solution element) to satisfy stakeholder expectations according to the standards and re-use policies, the technology roadmap and the business strategy Create a cohesive product line offering and collaborate with other product line architects to ensure cohesion Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal design, ensuring interface cabinet and cabling integration across multiple projects, working closely with both systems and hardware teams Support product development through entire lifecycle from bid concept to manufacture and in-service support Establish the solution architecture by making trade-offs between stakeholder expectations, technical and technological solutions and costs, risks and schedule, Assist in the solution development cycle and in defining the co-engineering approach Manage, all along the project life cycle, the assignment of the corresponding level requirements, the management of the performance evaluation and the critical parameters Experience required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical or related field. Experience and understanding of electrical interfaces including but not limited to; high speed digital, power distribution, RF and optical interconnect. Significant experience in cable specification and design Experience in cabinet design including but not limited to; backplanes, cable management, rack integration, modular interface architectures. Proficiency in CAD/CAE (Creo, PDMlink, Ansys, Cadence & Eplan desirable) Product line management Experience leading subsystem development activitiesNice To Have: Experience working in Electronic Warfare or similar field Familiarity with Naval Defence standards and regulation Ability to drive Design for X principles into design Your Career At Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.Our packages will include significant bonus, a strong pension contribute, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. Security Clearance Statement 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 . For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!