2026 Software Engineering Graduate

Join to apply for the 2026 Software Engineering Graduate role at Portal Londrinatur. In 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. The Software Engineering Graduate Programme will develop the next generation of aspiring engineering experts, specialists and leaders for Thales in the UK. Job Details Job Title: 2026 Software Engineering Graduate Start Date: 07 September 2026 Salary: £34,000 per annum Location: Cheadle Employee Type: Permanent Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday) What The Role Has To Offer Permanent role from day one Work on exciting projects within our business units Receive mentorship and support from our Engineering Leadership team An opportunity in year 3 to rotate into different business units and experience different parts of an engineering lifecycle Kickstart your career with us and work on advanced embedded solutions using technologies such as Java, C++, ADA, and automation tools like Bash, Python, Perl, and Ansible across RHEL environments. Collaborate with top engineers and gain experience with modern development platforms including Eclipse, IntelliJ, Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory, and industry‑standard quality tools like SonarQube, Klocwork, and CppCheck. Graduate Programme This is a 3‑year programme with the option to rotate, in Year 3, around the country across different business units experiencing different parts of an engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to a succession of new or existing programmes where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions to meet the needs of customers. During your time on the programme you will be under the sponsorship and guidance of the Engineering Leadership team and will follow a structured and detailed learning pathway to fast‑track your development within your role. Requirements You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor's degree in a STEM subject in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science (BSc or MSc) Computing (BEng or MEng) Computing and Data Science (BSc or MSc) Software Engineering (BSc or MEng) All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered Benefits 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays) Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Life Insurance Discount Depot Performance‑related pay uplifts 80 hours volunteering (first two years) Security Clearance 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 prior to starting with us. To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. Applicants who do not yet hold SC will need to achieve and maintain it before commencement. For further guidance visit the UKSV website. Closing Date Our applications will close at 11:59pm on Monday 5 January 2026; this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, roles may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Recruitment Process For further information about the Future Talent recruitment process, hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, visit Thales Future Talent. All successful candidates will be subject to security restrictions and will go through background checks prior to starting. #J-18808-Ljbffr