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2023 Graduate Software Engineer Apprentice THALES UK LIMITED

This is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of aspiring technical experts, specialists and leaders for Thales in the UK. We are looking for people with a passion for engineering combined with an inquisitive mind and an intrinsic interest in people, leadership and success through teamwork.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 06 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £29,000.00

    Yearly performance pay reviews, Flexible working Flexible Benefit scheme

  • Working week

    Flexible Workday - Monday - Friday, working pattern TBD.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 7 (Master's degree)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000099696

  • Positions

    10 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • For the first two years, you will complete two, one-year long placements. Rotating across Thales sites around the country, across the different business units experiencing the engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to a new or existing program where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
  • In the second part of the scheme, you will complete a further two, one-year long placements to allow you to start building and consolidating your knowledge in your chosen area.
  • This programme is a great opportunity to work in one of the world’s leading engineering organisations and develop a long-term career building engineering solutions together, safer, everywhere.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

As well as the knowledge gained through your business placements and as part of our commitment to nurture talent, you’ll complete a Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship ‘Management in an Engineering Context’ with our dedicated partner Cranfield University. The learning will be brought to you remotely and will support towards professional accreditation and will be block releases

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At the end of the Graduate programme you will become a Software Engineer within Thales UK. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

Other Engineering Degree (Grade Pass) Essential

About the employer

Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 5 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security.

Employer

THALES UK LIMITED

Address

Manor Royal

RH10 9HA

Contact

Thales Early Careers Team

suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com

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Training

Training provider

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard

Post graduate engineer

Level 7 (Master's degree)

Employer's Application Instructions

Applications via our Early Careers Website Telephone Interview Assessment Centre which includes two group activities, Technical Interview and Behavioural Interview

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 06 Jan 2023