Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Thales - System Integration & Test - 12 month Internship (Cheadle)
Within the Maritime Mission Systems domain at Thales UK the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) organisation play a key role in supporting the development, design proving, installation, integration and acceptance activities associated with maritime sensor technologies and combat system integration on Royal Naval ships, submarines and aircraft. Building on 50 years of experience in undersea warfare, Thales is now a global leader in underwater systems and the world’s top exporter of sonars and related systems for naval forces.
During this internship you will be embedded in a project test team working on deliverable contracts. You will experience all aspects of the project lifecycle (from design to delivery) while gradually building knowledge which will enable you to undertake the following key responsibilities.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities required to introduce MMS system solutions into service.
- Work as a member of a test team to deliver high quality, robust hardware and software solutions that meets customer requirements, on time and within budget.
- Develop test strategies, write associated test procedures and conduct and document test results.
- Support our systems by working with customer support functions to ensure that currently deployed hardware and software products are maintained on both land and at sea.
- Support the execution of development and integration de-risking activities in support of MMS programs and the introduction of new technologies.
Skills, qualifications and experience
- You will be studying for a degree in a relevant engineering discipline
i.e. electronic engineering, computer science, systems engineering etc.
- An understanding of Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ)
- A desire to learn about the Systems Engineering Lifecycle
- An ability to understand complex systems
- A methodical and structured approach to problem investigation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An ability to work as a key member of the team
- A desire to take responsibility for your professional development
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. This vacancy also requires full Security Clearance which will 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 ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
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Skills Required
- Studying for a degree in a relevant engineering discipline (electronic engineering, computer science, systems engineering, etc.)
- Understanding of Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ)
- Desire to learn about the Systems Engineering Lifecycle
- Ability to understand complex systems
- Methodical and structured approach to problem investigation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as a key member of a team
- Desire to take responsibility for professional development
- Evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history for up to three years
- Full Security Clearance (Baseline and further security vetting required)
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
