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Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Thales 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 five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, 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.
2024 Software Engineering Apprentice
Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship
Location: Crawley
Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a qualification, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry leading organisation?
Our exciting Software Engineer Apprentice role will develop your software skills to become a confident, positive and flexible engineer with well-honed technical knowledge. You will support the team to deliver software solutions to deadlines and within budget, including reviewing code and running project reviews.
As a Software Engineer Apprentice you will develop key skills and experience in the following:
Apprenticeship Programme:
Through our Level 4 apprenticeship you'll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand Software Engineering from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry.
As a Software Engineering Apprentice you will be studying towards a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship with QA Training over 18 months.
For your first 10 weeks on programme you will attend a full time Talent Accelerator Bootcamp introducing you to the core basics needed to be successful in role. The remaining 46 weeks will be spend in the workplace embedding your learning and working alongside Thales software engineers. At the end of the programme you will go through an End Point Assessment before achieving a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship qualification.
There may be scope to progress onto a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship (Software Developer Pathway) for those who demonstrate the desired attitude, motivation, commitment and skill set. This would be a 24 month top up to a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, delivered by QA Training in partnership with Roehampton University.
Who we're looking for:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. You will be a self-starter who is able to manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in engineering and Thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve a degree qualification.
Entry requirements:
Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme.
Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2024. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will run from Monday 2 September until Friday 6 September 2024.
Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 11 February 2024, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note we will be in contact by the end of February 2024 with details of next steps.
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales many of our roles are subject to security restrictions and, as a result, you may be limited to what you can work on within our business in relation to your place of birth and/or nationality.
As standard, 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 prior to starting with us and then to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements.
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. 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 - .
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!
Thales 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 five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, 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.
2024 Software Engineering Apprentice
Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship
Location: Crawley
Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a qualification, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry leading organisation?
Our exciting Software Engineer Apprentice role will develop your software skills to become a confident, positive and flexible engineer with well-honed technical knowledge. You will support the team to deliver software solutions to deadlines and within budget, including reviewing code and running project reviews.
As a Software Engineer Apprentice you will develop key skills and experience in the following:
- Programming skills in C or C++
- Knowledge of OpenGL, graphics programming and mathematical systems modelling
- Experience of working in multi-disciplined agile environment Familiarity with requirements management tools, aircraft and sensor systems and training simulator systems
- New tools and infrastructure used for the development engineering environment
- Development of quality software solutions that adhere to timescale and budget
- Domain specific knowledge and application of mathematics skills to model aircraft and simulation systems
- Opportunity to develop creative software solutions
- Organisational skills with well-rounded communication and relationship building abilities
- Digital Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Apprenticeship Programme:
Through our Level 4 apprenticeship you'll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand Software Engineering from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry.
As a Software Engineering Apprentice you will be studying towards a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship with QA Training over 18 months.
For your first 10 weeks on programme you will attend a full time Talent Accelerator Bootcamp introducing you to the core basics needed to be successful in role. The remaining 46 weeks will be spend in the workplace embedding your learning and working alongside Thales software engineers. At the end of the programme you will go through an End Point Assessment before achieving a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship qualification.
There may be scope to progress onto a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship (Software Developer Pathway) for those who demonstrate the desired attitude, motivation, commitment and skill set. This would be a 24 month top up to a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, delivered by QA Training in partnership with Roehampton University.
Who we're looking for:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. You will be a self-starter who is able to manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in engineering and Thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve a degree qualification.
Entry requirements:
- Candidate will either need 1 A Level in a STEM subject (A-C), or a BTEC Diploma in IT (Merit or above), or 2 years' experience in relevant role.
- 5 GCSE's including at least C (5) grade in English, Maths and a STEM subject.
- Offer subject to completion of an aptitude test with QA.
- Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the 18 month programme.
Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme.
Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2024. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will run from Monday 2 September until Friday 6 September 2024.
Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 11 February 2024, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note we will be in contact by the end of February 2024 with details of next steps.
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales many of our roles are subject to security restrictions and, as a result, you may be limited to what you can work on within our business in relation to your place of birth and/or nationality.
As standard, 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 prior to starting with us and then to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements.
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. 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 - .
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!
