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Location: Belfast, United Kingdom 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. 2027 Industrial Information Systems Graduate Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £34,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Belfast Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday) Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you? If so, then look no further What is the Engineering Development 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 our 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. During the programme, you will: Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme which is accredited by the IET, IMechE and RAeS An opportunity to rotate in Year 3 or explore an external secondment with one of our Thales partners Participate in core training pathway focusing on transversal skills Develop key engineering skills, knowledge and competencies Work in a set location and domain for the entirety of the scheme, enabling you to fully understand how the Engineering Function operates Work on exciting new and existing products Build a professional network across the organisation Requirements: This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for individuals at the start of their professional career. We welcome applications from candidates who have completed a degree and have limited relevant professional experience. 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: Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering Mathematics Physics Systems Engineering Computing or Computer Science Benefits Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Graduate Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Video Interview - if successful in the online testing stage, you will be invited to complete a video interview. 7. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the video interview stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which may include presentations, group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 8. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. 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 Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 6 January 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education 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. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom 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. Production Manager Shape the Future of Manufacturing Excellence At Thales, we innovate with purpose. We are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing cell in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class solutions while inspiring and developing a talented team. As an Activity Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring performance targets are met, processes are optimised, and teams are empowered to succeed. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across your area. What You'll Be Doing Health, Safety & Environment Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring the wellbeing of all team members. Lead all HSE activities including risk assessments, PPE compliance, training, and health surveillance. Encourage proactive hazard identification and reporting across the team. Quality Ensure all processes comply with Thales standards and procedures (Chorus). Take ownership of quality control within your area. Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. Production & Performance Plan and deliver work schedules aligned to the Master Production Schedule and customer requirements. Monitor and report on daily performance, ensuring team engagement with KPIs. Promote and embed Lean principles and a culture of continuous improvement (CI). Escalate and resolve production issues, implementing corrective actions where needed. Leadership & People Management Lead, coach, motivate, and develop your team to achieve excellence. Support training, cross-skilling, and workforce planning to maximise flexibility. Manage day-to-day people matters including performance, absence, and shift planning. Drive an inclusive culture aligned to Thales' Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) values. Support recruitment and onboarding to meet operational needs. What We're Looking For Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment Strong understanding of HSE, quality standards, and operational KPIs Passion for continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and team development Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence A proactive, solution-focused mindset What We Can Offer You At Thales, we invest in you - your career, your development, and your wellbeing: Career Growth: Access to world-class training, mentoring, and global career opportunities Development: Learn from industry-leading experts and cutting-edge projects Internal Mobility: We prioritise promoting from within our global organisation Flexible Working: Options including flexible start/finish times - 4 day week Wellbeing Focus: Supporting your health, lifestyle, and ambitions Interested? We'd love to hear from you. If you're curious to learn more, we encourage an informal conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner. Join Thales and be part of a team that is redefining what's possible. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom 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. Contracts Manager - Job Advert Location: Crawley Date: 15/09/2026 Req No: R Contract Type: Permanent Job Category: Commercial Location: Crawley Contracts Manager 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. We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our established Commercial team within our A2IS business, based in Crawley. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of high-value contracts and bids, working with customers including the UK Ministry of Defence, leading UK prime contractors, international organisations and overseas governments. You'll play a key role throughout the full contract lifecycle, from capture and bid through to negotiation, contract award, delivery and closure, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders across the business. As our business continues to grow rapidly, you'll have excellent opportunities to develop your commercial expertise, take on increased responsibility and progress your career within a dynamic and supportive environment. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (A2IS) Our purpose is to protect and defend, creating integrated solutions that bring together insight, coordination and decisive action. We respond rapidly with systems that support detection, fire control, engagement and mission sustainment. Our expertise covers Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International), Air Operations & Services, and Space. Main Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of contracts and bids throughout the full contract lifecycle, from capture and proposal development through to delivery and contract closure. Establish and maintain strong customer commercial relationships, ensuring commercial considerations are embedded across capture, bid and delivery activities. Draft, review, assess and negotiate contracts, proposals, quotations, amendments, orders and terms and conditions in line with agreed strategy and customer requirements. Own contractual baselines and change management, ensuring contractual compliance and providing proactive commercial guidance to integrated bid and project teams. Identify, assess and manage commercial risk, including contractual, liability and pricing risks, while providing commercial influence across multidisciplinary teams to support successful business outcomes. Ideal Experience & Skills Proven experience in contract management across both pre-award and post-award phases, with strong contract, letter and proposal drafting and assessment skills. Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify contractual, commercial and compliance issues and develop appropriate solutions. Strong commercial awareness, including experience of risk management, liability assessment and pricing. A collaborative team player and confident communicator, able to build effective customer relationships and influence stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams. A proactive, self-starting approach with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to balance strategic commercial thinking with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach. Security Clearance Requirement 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. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: LI-AS1# 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future! 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom 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. UK Services is a holistic life cycle process through which the combination of management and engineering actions necessary to assure effective and economical through-life support of a system or capability are accomplished as an integral part of the acquisition process. The Obsolescence Management function within UK Services has cross-domain responsibilities. Obsolescence Management activities are aimed at ensuring that Obsolescence is managed as an integral part of the whole product life cycle, in order to minimize the obsolescence risk and hence cost and detrimental impact. Based Crawley or Templecombe - Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days per week on site (based on full time hours ) Primary Purpose of the role Normally based on the Project Site, the primary purpose of the Obsolescence Manager Role is to: Manage the obsolescence activities to minimise risk to the Project(s) and to deliver coherent and relevant Obsolescence Plans and Reports on time, within budget and meeting quality standards. Interface between the Component Engineering function and the Project team and its customers. Core tasks and responsibilities Issue the obsolescence deliverables on time, within budget, and in accordance with specified contractual requirements. The Obsolescence Manager shall ensure that all obsolescence-related documents delivered to the customer are published in the company Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. He/she is responsible for managing the document review process. Manage the Work Package(s) budget and resources he/she is accountable for. He/she shall ensure that the required resources are allocated in the company Programme Management tool. Define and maintain the obsolescence strategy on related equipments covered by the Project(s) he/she is responsible for, flow-down that strategy internally and to suppliers via the Subcontract Management function and monitor obsolescence accordingly. Regularly report progress on his/her Work Package(s) to the relevant Project Manager(s) and Functional Management as required. Pro-actively monitor obsolescence issues (current or forecasted) affecting the programme(s) he/she is responsible for and recommend appropriate mitigation activities and managing the LTB procurement process as necessary. Liaise with customers (internal and external) to ensure that expectations are aligned; Risk identification, management and reporting to the Project Manager; Additional Project-specific activities and responsibilities as agreed with the Project and Functional Managers. Project Specific Tasks and Responsibilities The role may additionally have need for Project-specific skills and experience as agreed with Project and Functional Management. Qualifications & Experience Required Engineering degree or HND in a numerate discipline. Microsoft Office (mandatory). Microsoft Office (mandatory): Strong proficiency beyond basic usage, including experience with macros and advanced Excel functionalities. Relevant experience preferred. The experience required depends on the size and exposure of the programme(s). But, as a minimum, an experience of one year in one of the following domains is required: Programme Management; Programme Control; Work Package Management; UK SERVICES; Engineering Experience in the obsolescence domain is not necessary but is preferred. Security Clearance Requirement: 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 British 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom 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. 2027 Systems Engineering Graduate Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £34,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday) Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you? If so, then look no further What is the Engineering Development 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 our 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. During the programme, you will: • Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme which is accredited by the IET, IMechE and RAeS • An opportunity to rotate in Year 3 or explore an external secondment with one of our Thales partners • Participate in discipline specific learning pathways and core training pathway focusing on transversal skills • Develop key engineering skills, knowledge and competencies • Work in a set location and domain for the entirety of the scheme, enabling you to fully understand how the Engineering Function operates • Work on exciting new and existing products • Build a professional network across the organisation Requirements: This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for individuals at the start of their professional career. We welcome applications from candidates who have completed a degree and have limited relevant professional experience. 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: • Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering • Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering • Information Technology • Mathematics • Physics • Systems Engineering • AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics • Computing or Computer Science • All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered Benefits • Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum • Performance-related pay uplifts • Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) • Contributory Company Pension • Health Care Cash Plan • Hybrid/flexible working options • Employee assistance programme • Learning and development support • Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives • Life cover • 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Graduate Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Video Interview - if successful in the online testing stage, you will be invited to complete a video interview. 7. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the video interview stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which may include presentations, group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 8. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. 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 Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 6 January 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education 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 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom 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. 2027 Asset Management Apprentice - Level 4 Asset Manager Apprenticeship Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Cheadle Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for an apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your Level 4 qualification Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your tuition fees fully paid About the Role This exciting apprenticeship will give you the skills, experience and knowledge to become a highly specialised Asset Manager within the Services team. Your responsibilities may include: Support Demand and Requirements analysis Monitor Asset Performance Support provisioning activities Data quality, management and Reporting Process and Governance compliance Stakeholder engagement Continuous Improvement Documentation Management What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Asset Management principles - understanding the asset lifecycle from acquisition and introduction to service, through repair, maintenance, support and disposal Asset data and systems - maintaining records, configurations, and using asset management systems and tools effectively Data analysis - identifying trends, demand, availability issues, risks and opportunities Provisioning and spares - how repairs and spare requirements are determined, loaded, tracked and reported Asset performance - using measures such as turnaround time, availability, resource and stock levels to assess performance Process and governance - understanding why standardised processes, controls and governance matter and how to work within them Reporting and presentations - turning data into meaningful reports, dashboards and recommendations Problem solving and continuous improvement - identifying root causes, investigating issues and driving improvements Stakeholder management - building confidence working with multiple stakeholders Commercial and customer awareness - understanding how decisions support contractual requirements and business objectives Risk management - identifying, assessing and escalating availability and support risks Professional skills - communication, organisation, prioritisation, teamwork and project management skills Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 4 Asset Manager Apprenticeship with Teeside University. Delivered over 2 years, via a virtual delivery model, this programme will introduce you to the foundations of asset management including optimising performance, minimising costs, driving sustainability, enhancing decision making and meeting regulatory standards. This apprenticeship has been accredited by the Institute of Asset Management. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels 64 UCAS tariff points Including A Level Maths Grade A-C T Levels, BTEC or Level 3 apprenticeship in a relevant subject will also be considered GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A-C) in English and Maths Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. 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 Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 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. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. In addition, this role supports a UK Eyes Only programme and is therefore subject to government-mandated nationality restrictions. To satisfy the security clearance requirements for access to highly sensitive information, applicants must have been British citizens from birth and must not hold any other nationality. This requirement is determined by the UK Government and is a condition of programme access rather than an employment preference. 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. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom 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. Activity Manager Weekend Shift Friday - Sunday At Thales, we innovate with purpose. We are looking for an experienced and driven Activity Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing cell in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class solutions while inspiring and developing a talented team. As an Activity Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring performance targets are met, processes are optimised, and teams are empowered to succeed. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across your area. What You'll Be Doing Health, Safety & Environment Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring the wellbeing of all team members. Lead all HSE activities including risk assessments, PPE compliance, training, and health surveillance. Encourage proactive hazard identification and reporting across the team. Quality Ensure all processes comply with Thales standards and procedures (Chorus). Take ownership of quality control within your area. Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. Production & Performance Plan and deliver work schedules aligned to the Master Production Schedule and customer requirements. Monitor and report on daily performance, ensuring team engagement with KPIs. Promote and embed Lean principles and a culture of continuous improvement (CI). Escalate and resolve production issues, implementing corrective actions where needed. Leadership & People Management Lead, coach, motivate, and develop your team to achieve excellence. Support training, cross-skilling, and workforce planning to maximise flexibility. Manage day-to-day people matters including performance, absence, and shift planning. Drive an inclusive culture aligned to Thales' Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) values. Support recruitment and onboarding to meet operational needs. What We're Looking For Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment Strong understanding of HSE, quality standards, and operational KPIs Passion for continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and team development Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence A proactive, solution-focused mindset What We Can Offer You At Thales, we invest in you - your career, your development, and your wellbeing: Career Growth: Access to world-class training, mentoring, and global career opportunities Development: Learn from industry-leading experts and cutting-edge projects Internal Mobility: We prioritise promoting from within our global organisation Flexible Working: Options including flexible start/finish times - 4 day week Wellbeing Focus: Supporting your health, lifestyle, and ambitions Interested? We'd love to hear from you. If you're curious to learn more, we encourage an informal conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner. Join Thales and be part of a team that is redefining what's possible. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom 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. 2027 Material Planning Graduate Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £34,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Belfast Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday) Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you? If so, then look no further What is the Graduate Development Programme? This is a 3-year programme within Thales. 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 our 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. During the programme, you will: Complete a 3-year Graduate Development Programme which is accredited by the IET, IMechE and RAeS Participate in discipline specific learning pathways and Core Craft Leadership training Develop key engineering skills, knowledge and competencies Work in a set location and domain for the entirety of the scheme, enabling you to fully understand how the Engineering Function operates Work on exciting new and existing products Build a professional network across the organisation Requirements: This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for individuals at the start of their professional career. We welcome applications from candidates who have completed a degree and have limited relevant professional experience. 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: Supply Chain Management Logistics & Operations Business Management Mechanical Engineering Information Technology Computing or Computer Science All applicable technical or management/planning related degrees will be considered Benefits Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Graduate Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Video Interview - if successful in the online testing stage, you will be invited to complete a video interview. 7. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the video interview stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which may include presentations, group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 8. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. 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 Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 6 January 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education 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. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom 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. 2027 Bid Management Apprentice - Level 4 Project Management Associate Apprenticeship Start Date: Monday 6th September 2027 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) Transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. Do you think you have a talent for organisation, a common-sense approach and an eye for the detail to link these aspects together to create winning bids? If so, this apprenticeship is perfect for you. Combining academic study with hands-on, practical experience, it offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and thrive within a global, innovative & industry leading organisation. If so, we'd love to hear from you Benefits of the Programme: •Earn a salary while studying for your apprenticeship •Gain hands-on experience within the Bid & Project Management environment •Receive job-specific training and development •Achieve a recognised qualification •Have your tuition fees fully paid •Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship About the Role: Bid Management is a key and fast paced role within Thales UK - we deliver proposals to customers to win business by securing new projects which is vital to our success and growth. Bid Managers take responsibility for leading bids and work with other business functions to ensure business strategy is in line with the business goals and targets. As a Bid Management Apprentice, you will take on real responsibility and learn how to lead cross-functional teams to deliver successful bids. You will bring together the right people, information and ideas, manage activities and deadlines and help ensure our proposals demonstrate why customers should choose Thales. You will gain experience in: •Understanding and responding to customer requests •Knowledge in structuring and estimating new projects •Developing compelling and competitive proposals •Supporting negotiations and working towards winning new contracts •Understanding the commercial considerations behind winning business Bid Apprentices will join a Thales UK domain bid team, you will be encouraged to contribute ideas, build relationships and take increasing ownership as your experience develops. Bid Apprentices will be supported in their learning journey, you will gain hands-on experience across the full bid lifecycle from understanding an opportunity and developing the strategy, through to coordinating and delivering the proposal, supporting negotiations and handing a successful contract over to the project delivery team. No two bids are quite the same, so you will get exposure to different bids/projects/products, customers and challenges while building valuable skills in communication, organisation, project management and business writing. Responsibilities Include: •Support the coordination of bids, tenders, proposals and other customer submissions •Maintain bid plans, action trackers and submission schedules coordinating information and contributions from colleagues across different teams •Assist with drafting, editing and formatting written responses to help ensure submissions are accurate, consistent, professional and completed on time •Maintain bid libraries, case studies, standard responses, policies and supporting documentation •Carry out research into customers, markets and competitors to support bid development •Assist with preparing presentations and materials for bid reviews and customer meetings. •Participate in bid reviews and lessons-learned sessions to identify opportunities for continuous improvement •Develop an understanding of commercial considerations, procurement processes and how organisations win new business •Complete the required learning and development activities associated with the apprenticeship programme Apprenticeship Programme: Through our apprenticeship you'll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand the Project Management Function from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. You'll receive on-the-job training tailored to work alongside your studies, giving you the hands-on experience needed to develop practical skills and knowledge. The programme will be delivered via a virtual delivery model, combining: •live virtual workshops •1-2-1 coaching calls •Self-directed learning activities This is a 2-year programme, working towards the Level 4 Project Manager Associate Apprenticeship standard, with our training provider, The Apprentice Academy. Upon successful completion of your End Point Assessment, you will roll off into the Thales UK Bid and Project Management job family into a Project Planner or Project Controller role. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who can manage their time, show initiative and have a genuine interest in bids and Thales UK. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve the qualification. Entry Requirements: To apply, you will need: •2 A Levels Grade C or above in any subject or equivalent Level 3 qualification such as BTEC Diploma (MM), T Level (Merit) or Level 3 apprenticeship •5 GCSEs grade 4-9 (A-C) including English and Maths Benefits: •Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum •Performance-related pay uplifts •Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) •Contributory Company Pension •Health Care Cash Plan •Hybrid/flexible working options •Employee assistance programme •Learning and development support •Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives •Life Cover •80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process: 1.Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2.Upload Your CV 3.Check Your Emails for the Invitation to Apply - this will come from 4.Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5.Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6.Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7.Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. 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 Thales Future Talent - Connectr. Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 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. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education 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. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. 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Location: Crawley, United Kingdom 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. 2027 Data Science Apprentice - Level 6 Data Scientist Start Date: 06 September 2027 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) Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge data science skills and solve real-world business challenges? Do you enjoy working with data, uncovering patterns, and using evidence to influence decisions? Are you curious about how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics can help businesses innovate and improve performance? Our Data Scientist Apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to launch your career in data science while learning from industry experts within a leading technology company. Benefits of the programme: Earn while you learn with a competitive salary. Gain hands-on, job-specific training and real-world experience. Achieve a recognised professional qualification. Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Enjoy fully funded tuition fees on approved training programmes. Learn from experienced professionals and develop skills that will support your long-term career growth. Build valuable experience and develop your career in data science About the Role As a Data Scientist Apprentice, you will be valued for your curiosity, analytical mindset, and passion for solving problems using data. You will work with a variety of datasets, tools, and technologies to identify trends, build predictive models, and generate insights that support business decision-making. Working alongside experienced data professionals, you will learn how to transform raw data into valuable business intelligence and help develop data-driven solutions that create measurable impact . Your responsibilities may include: Identifying business challenges and using data science techniques to recommend solutions. Collecting, preparing, cleansing, and analysing data from multiple sources. Building skills in: Data Science and Analytics Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Statistical Analysis Data Engineering Fundamentals Data Visualisation and Storytelling Programming and Automation (e.g. Python, SQL) Supporting the development and testing of predictive models and analytical solutions. Working with data teams to create data products, dashboards, and insights used across the business. Evaluating model performance and supporting continuous improvement of analytical solutions. What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Data collection, preparation, and management techniques. Statistical methods and hypothesis testing. Programming languages such as Python and SQL. Machine learning concepts and model development. Data visualisation and storytelling techniques. Exploratory and predictive analytics. Artificial Intelligence fundamentals and responsible AI practices. Data governance, ethics, and compliance. Cloud-based analytics and data science platforms. Business and stakeholder engagement skills. Communicating technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Project management and agile ways of working. Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Data Scientist Apprenticeship with The University of Nottingham. The programme is delivered over 42 months through a blend of: On-campus learning Online study Workplace-based learning You will typically attend university for a minimum of 4 weeks each academic year, delivered in 1-week blocks. On successful completion of the programme and End Point Assessment, you will achieve: A fully funded BSc (Hons) Data Science degree A Level 6 Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship qualification Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: 3 A levels (BBC) including Maths (Citizenship Skills, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted) Or a Level 4 Data Analyst qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis GCSEs • Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (Maths at Grade 5/C or above) Must include English Language and Mathematics Please note that those with a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales.undefined 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 Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 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. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment.To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: BELFAST ARNOTT HOUSE, United Kingdom 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. Role Title: Security AI Operations Engineer Organization: Value Added Services / Security Operations Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (Hybrid) Role Overview The Security AI Operations Specialist bridges automated AI systems and human security operations. This role is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, quality control, and execution of AI-assisted security workflows. Working alongside the Security Automation & AI Engineering team, the Specialist manages "Human-in-the-Loop" (HITL) triage queues, maintains and updates knowledge bases feeding generative models, audits AI outputs for accuracy, and ensures prioritized investigation tasks are routed seamlessly to front-line security analysts and consultants. Key Responsibilities 1. AI Workflow Supervision & Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Routing Review and validate low-confidence alert enrichments, threat summaries, and triage recommendations generated by AI agents. Assign, dispatch, and track complex security investigations, policy changes, and incident response playbooks to appropriate Tier 2/3 analysts and consultants. Serve as the operational escalation point when automated pipelines encounter exceptions, edge cases, or platform integration errors. 2. Knowledge Base & Prompt Lifecycle Management Curate, clean, and organize internal runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), threat intelligence, and product documentation stored in Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases and Amazon OpenSearch Service. Audit AI retrieval quality and document gaps in knowledge coverage that lead to model hallucinations or poor responses. Perform routine prompt adjustments and template maintenance, submitting structured enhancement tickets to engineering when underlying code changes are required. 3. Quality Assurance & Performance Auditing Regularly audit AI-generated outputs (incident summaries, triage context, customer reports) against human analyst benchmarks to ensure high fidelity and operational safety. Identify recurring false positives or hallucination patterns, collaborating directly with automation engineers to refine model guardrails and prompt evaluation datasets. Track and report on operational KPIs, including Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), task assignment velocity, and analyst AI adoption. 4. Team Enablement & Operational Feedback Train security analysts and services teams on prompt best practices, effective use of internal AI copilots, and feedback submission workflows. Gather front-line feedback and feature requests from security practitioners to help shape the automation engineering roadmap. 5. Sales Partner with the Sales Engineering team to develop and deliver Value-Added Services (VAS) proof-of-values (POVs), clearly demonstrating the business value and impact of these services. Collaborate with Account teams to accelerate time-to-value for Thales solutions among non-VAS customers, strengthening customer adoption, retention, and renewal outcomes. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree, in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus! Experience: 3-5+ years in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Services (MSSP), IT Service Management (ITSM), or technical workflow coordination role, including 2+ years working with AI/Gen AI-enabled tools or workflows. Cybersecurity Foundation: Working knowledge of security operations, threat lifecycle, alert triage, WAF, API security, and common security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST). AI & Workflow Tooling: Practical experience interacting with generative AI tools, prompt workflows, and enterprise ticketing/orchestration platforms (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, PagerDuty, or SOAR platforms). Cloud & Search Interface Familiarity: Working comfort navigating the AWS Management Console (specifically Amazon Bedrock, Amazon OpenSearch Dashboards, and CloudWatch metrics). Communication & Documentation: Strong technical writing skills with experience authoring security runbooks, SOPs, and structured process documentation. Preferred Qualifications Data & Query Skills: Basic scripting ability in Python or experience writing search queries (OpenSearch / Elasticsearch queries, SQL, or Lucene). Workflow Automation: Experience configuring no-code/low-code workflow tools, webhook triggers, or ticketing automation rules. Industry Certifications: AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional AWS Certified AI Practitioner or Machine Learning - Specialty CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) GIAC Certifications: GCIH (Incident Handler), GCIA (Intrusion Analyst), GCDA (Detection Analyst), or GASAE (AI Security Automation Engineer) Success Metrics (KPIs) Queue & Dispatch SLA - 95%+ of HITL exceptions and high-priority AI-flagged alerts assigned within defined SLAs. Knowledge Base Freshness - 100% of operational runbooks reviewed and indexed on a recurring monthly/quarterly schedule. Output Quality & Accuracy - Maintain >95% accuracy on AI-assisted triage outputs through continuous auditing and feedback loops. Team Adoption & Satisfaction - High analyst satisfaction and engagement scores with AI-enabled workflows and copilots. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UK at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom 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 Engineering Insights Event - Glasgow Step inside the world of Thales Glasgow and discover what a future in Engineering careers could look like for you. We're hosting an exclusive Evening Insight Event on site - your chance to explore opportunities across Systems, Electronics, Hardware, and Software Engineering. Join us for an informal evening where you'll: Meet members of our brilliant team and hear their real career stories Learn about the exciting projects we're delivering on mission-critical systems Explore the roles available as our business continues to grow at pace See how we're building the technology that helps create a world we can trust If you're curious, ambitious, and ready to shape the future, this is the perfect place to start. Come and see what's possible at Thales Glasgow. To secure your place, please register your details and upload your CV. We are looking to hold the event on Tuesday 17th November at 5pm. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom 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. Systems Architect - Weapon Systems (IAS) Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-timeInterested in helping shape the future of advanced Weapon Systems? This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation defence capabilities, influencing technical strategy, and delivering innovative solutions for our customers. What the role has to offer Support the development of advanced Weapon System architectures and technology plans Work directly with customers, senior stakeholders, and product leaders, acting as a key technical authority across major programmes and strategic initiatives Evaluate emerging technologies, de-risk future capabilities, and turn advanced concepts into operational products that deliver real-world impact Our OpportunityReporting to the Head of Capability Development - Weapon Systems within the IAS Technical Directorate, this is a rare opportunity to influence the future of advanced defence capability. As a System Architect, you will lead the development of innovative Weapon System solutions, shaping architectures, technology roadmaps, and strategic investment decisions that drive next-generation products. Working across engineering, technology, and customer-facing teams - you will provide technical leadership across bids, programmes, and product development, ensuring solutions deliver operational excellence, performance, and value. We are looking for an experienced Systems Architect or Technical Leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and turning emerging technologies into real-world capability. You will possess a breadth of technical capability, comfortable working with customers and subject matter experts while providing technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle. If you're passionate about innovation, systems thinking, and shaping the future of Weapon Systems, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. 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 bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Main Responsibilities Define and evolve Weapon System architectures, including Concepts of Operation, functional partitioning, interfaces, and system-level design to meet operational, technical, and customer requirements Develop innovative technical solutions and proposals for complex Weapon Systems, balancing cost, schedule, performance, risk, and compliance within bid and programme constraints Provide technical leadership and governance across the development lifecycle, ensuring engineering activities, system designs, and project deliverables comply with requirements, standards, and product policies Act as the principal technical interface for customers, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, supporting technical discussions, requirement trade-offs, and the successful delivery of development opportunities Maintain and apply domain expertise in Weapon Systems, related sub-systems, speciality engineering disciplines, and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance capability and competitive advantage Support Design Authority activities and communicate technical solutions effectively, using system architecture tools and methodologies to capture, develop, and present system designs to stakeholders across the business and customer community 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. Ideal Experience & Skills Essential Degree-qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, with the ability to obtain and maintain UK SC clearance Significant experience in senior engineering, systems architecture, technical leadership, or product development roles within a complex technology environment Proven expertise in architecting, developing and managing complex systems, including ownership of technical solutions across the product lifecycle Experience developing and delivering technical roadmaps, aligning technology, product strategy, and business objectives Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence customers, partners, suppliers, and senior internal stakeholders Demonstrable leadership capability, able to work independently, provide objective technical direction, manage technical risk, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional leadership teams Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation Experience in a Design Authority, Chief Engineer, or similar technical governance role, providing oversight of complex programmes or products Knowledge of Weapon Systems and Short-Range Defence, including operational concepts, relevant sub-systems, emerging technologies, and product lifecycle management If you're a technically minded leader with a passion for complex systems and emerging technologies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver the next generation of world-leading defence capabilities. Security Clearance Requirement: 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. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom 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. Location: Cheadle or Templecombe Hybrid working: 3 days per week on site (based on full-time hours) regular travel to UK Thales Sites We are seeking a Head of Quality to lead Quality Assurance across our Underwater Systems (UWS) business. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving quality excellence across all programmes within the business including the bid, project, design, qualification and manufacturing lifecycles, ensuring governance is upheld and we are in compliance with customer and quality requirements. They will lead quality teams across multiple sites, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will also hold accountability for the quality function budget and the ongoing effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS). This is an excellent opportunity to influence business performance, shape quality strategy, and work in a dynamic and innovative environment. What the role offers A key leadership position within a fast-paced, technology-driven business The opportunity to shape quality strategy and drive continuous improvement across a complex portfolio We are looking for someone with the following competencies & attributes: Strategic Leadership - Able to strategically lead a large organisation to determine and deliver the quality assurance needs of the domain. Team Leadership - Able to engage and empower large diverse teams and create a positive, inclusive, and psychologically safe working environment. Building Relationships - The ability to influence key stakeholders and gain commitment to the quality vision. Decision Making - Able to make judgement calls and discern when to firmly uphold core quality assurance principles and when and how to adapt flexibly to evolving circumstances. Appreciation for Operational Process - Able to understand wider business needs and consider appropriate strategies to collaboratively drive business goals. Integrity - Demonstrates integrity by upholding organisational values in line with the Thales Ethics Policy. Key Responsibilities: Lead the functional team across three key sites to deliver all aspects of Quality Assurance within bids, projects, design and development lifecycles, system validation, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer acceptance across all domain programmes. Lead the team to ensure consistent application of governance that upholds quality standards across all process gates, milestones, and lifecycle events, including those attended by customers on-site and off-site. Implement and ensure the application of the Quality Policy and adherence to, and governance of, the organisation's QMS, championing its benefits. Represent Quality Assurance within senior leadership reviews, presenting material as appropriate to meet the needs of the business and functional strategy. Ensure functional attendance at formal project reviews and the provision of independent Quality reporting to senior programme stakeholders. Ensure customer requirements are understood, embedded, and delivered, with customer needs and perspectives considered throughout delivery. Ensure effective escalation of quality issues and use of alerting and veto processes for major quality system breakdowns, ensuring actions are taken at the appropriate leadership levels. Drive Quality Assurance forward within the domain by delivering a strategy and roadmap to achieve continuous improvement. Support UK Quality Performance Plans through robust implementation of initiatives. Optimise competitiveness in programmes through risk-based Quality Assurance. Manage accreditations and certifications as appropriate to the needs of the domain. Ensure the domain quality team can deliver its objectives by maintaining the appropriate skills, capabilities, and resources across the team. Support the development and growth of all team members. Measure customer satisfaction and capture and address customer complaints, compliments, and issues, including leadership of the domain elements of the UK Customer Satisfaction Network, as well as measurement and reporting of associated KPIs Experience & Skills Proven experience in a senior Quality Management leadership role. Experience leading, developing, and coaching professional teams and people leaders. Background in a fast-paced engineering, design, development, or manufacturing environment. Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and reporting. Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to drive quality improvement and embed a culture of continuous improvement. Why Join Us? You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services to our customers while helping shape the future of our Underwater Systems business. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative and innovative organisation. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Security Clearance Requirement: 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. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom 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. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. The Senior Network Communications Architect is responsible for designing, delivering, and maintaining secure, resilient network communication solutions across Thales projects and products. This role ensures end-to-end ownership of the network communications lifecycle, from requirements gathering to formal testing, while driving innovation, cost efficiency, and alignment with Thales' strategic goals. Key focus areas include: Technical Leadership: Serving as the recognised "go-to" expert in network communications and security, both internally and externally. Bid and Project Support: Developing detailed, costed, and achievable estimates for bids, ensuring solutions meet budgetary and technical constraints. Stakeholder Collaboration: Acting as the direct customer and supplier interface, presenting designs at review gates, and resolving critical network issues that threaten project delivery. Knowledge Sharing: Driving best practices, common approaches, and continuous improvement within the UWS UK Network team, including recruitment, training, and tooling specifications. Key Responsibilities: Network Solution Delivery: Design and implement secure and resilient network communication systems using IP/Ethernet, RF radio/satellite, and underwater acoustic bearers. Develop high-level and low-level designs, ensuring compliance with project requirements and security standards. Conduct formal testing to validate network performance, security, and resilience. Bid and Estimation Support: Produce detailed documented estimates for bids, ensuring they are technically feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with budget constraints. Collaborate with engineering teams, procurement, and suppliers to create innovative bid solutions, even when requirements or materials are incomplete. Customer and Supplier Interface: Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, presenting designs at review gates and agreeing on interface boundaries. Work with network and communication equipment suppliers to select appropriate hardware, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolutions. Provide integration and testing support to ensure seamless project execution. Critical Problem Solving: Take ownership of critical network/communication problems that threaten project timelines or budgets. Drive root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Technical Leadership (UWS UK Network Capabilities): Ensure common approaches, knowledge sharing, and best practices are adopted across the networking team. Conduct recruitment, selection, and interviews for networking roles. Specify tooling and workplace facility needs to support team productivity. Identify and support individual training and development to close skill gaps. Security and Compliance: Secure networks against internal and external attacks, ensuring they pass PEN test evaluations. Author Security Operating Procedures (SyOps) tailored to the required security level. Ensure compliance with CE/UKCA marking, EMC, and other regulatory standards. Cloud and Infrastructure Design: Design and deliver private cloud systems with demanding CPU/GPU processing, network, power, racking, and storage requirements. Key Skills / Experience Network Design & Security IP/Ethernet, RF/satellite, underwater acoustic communication bearers. Network security (PEN testing, SyOps authoring). VPN and military crypto device configuration. Cloud and Virtualization VMware vSphere/ESXi network and security management. Private cloud architecture (CPU/GPU, storage, power). Protocols and Tools IP multicast, Wireshark, tcpdump. Linux networking stack, network monitoring systems. Bash, TCL, PowerShell scripting. Software development (C/C++/Rust/Java/Ada). UK Eyes Only: 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. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom 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. Primary Purpose of the Role: Provide a flexible, adaptable, efficient and effective service to our internal/external customers, at all times. To work as a diagnostician, testing assemblies on dedicated test equipment, fault diagnostics using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, bond testers etc on cables and electrical assemblies, to the quality standards demanded within the missile sub-assembly, assembly environment. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Testing on electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies used within Thales to ensure compliance and functionality. Setting up, calibration and routine proving of dedicated test sets and equipment. Understand and identify faults within items being tested Trace faults and error readings on items under test, using electrical test equipment and wiring diagrams Technical discussions with engineering personnel, to effectively relay information on problems and non-conformance Interact with company ERP systems to record results and non-conformance To fully adopt the principles of the 5's housekeeping standard. Participate in the Continuous Improvement activities that are ongoing within the work place with the goal of eliminating waste and reduce operating costs.(Lean) Skills Essential Experienced PC user MS Word & Excel in particular. Manual dexterity. Quick learner. Working within a team. Ability to work under pressure (to tight deadlines) Must be capable of working to Manufacturing Instruction and Engineering drawings Knowledge of and ability to work to the quality standards required within the missile industry Analytical thinker (fault finding) Experience in the use of oscilloscopes, multi-meters , bond testers Understanding and experience working with ESD sensitive devices and assemblies Can Do Attitude Desirable Lean 5s experience Experience: Essential At least 3 years electronic fault diagnosis in a Production environment or similar Demonstrable ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and customer requirements Desirable Telecommunications systems knowledge, and testing skills Fault finding, and repair of looms and circuit boards down to component level Qualifications: Essential City & Guilds Electronics or equivalent. Desirable ONC/BTEC Electronics or equivalent Key desirable skills required for the position 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. If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the Talent Acquisition Partner. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. Thales is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected status. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Reading, United Kingdom 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. Air Sector Business Director Lead the Future of Air Capability at Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) Location: Green Park (with UK and International Travel) Closing date for applications: Friday 13th November 2026 At Thales, we're delivering technologies that help our customers make the world safer, more secure and more sustainable. As we continue to grow our Air portfolio within Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME), we are looking for an exceptional leader to join us as Air Sector Business Director. This is a rare opportunity to lead a strategically significant business area encompassing cutting-edge technologies across missile electronics, air defensive aids, reconnaissance and surveillance systems, and advanced navigation capabilities. You'll shape the future direction of a diverse portfolio, lead major international programmes, and build enduring relationships with some of the world's leading defence organisations. The Opportunity As Air Sector Business Director, you'll have full accountability for a substantial and growing portfolio spanning development, production and support programmes across the UK and international markets. Working as a key member of the OME Leadership Team, you'll lead business performance, programme delivery, customer engagement and growth strategy, ensuring we continue to deliver innovative solutions to our customers whilst achieving ambitious commercial objectives. This role offers significant influence across strategy, investment decisions, customer partnerships and business growth, with responsibility for teams operating across multiple UK locations and international partnerships. Key Responsibilities You'll be responsible for: Leading the overall performance of the Air Sector business, delivering against strategic, operational and financial objectives. Driving sustainable growth through business development, capture activities and successful bid delivery. Ensuring successful execution of a diverse portfolio of programmes, from research and development through to production and in-service support. Building and maintaining executive-level relationships with customers, industry partners and key suppliers. Shaping future business strategy, product roadmaps and investment priorities. Delivering ambitious order intake, revenue, profitability and cash targets. Leading organisational development and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture. Driving innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement across the sector. Working closely with Sales, Strategy, Engineering and Operations teams to identify and secure future opportunities. About the Business The Air Sector spans four highly capable product lines: Missile Electronics Air Defensive Aids Systems Air Reconnaissance & Surveillance Air Attack & Navigation Systems The portfolio includes major UK and international programmes supporting customers across defence, aerospace and government sectors, with activities ranging from advanced sensor development and electronic systems through to production and lifecycle support. What We're Looking For We're seeking an accomplished business leader with the commercial, operational and strategic capability to lead a complex, high-value portfolio. Essential Experience Significant senior leadership experience within the defence, aerospace or advanced technology sectors. A proven track record of leading large-scale programmes and portfolios valued at £50m+. Experience securing and delivering complex business opportunities and major bids. Strong commercial and financial acumen, with accountability for business performance. Experience leading geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary teams. Deep understanding of customer engagement within complex and highly regulated environments. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to deliver operational results. Demonstrable experience operating at executive and senior leadership level. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to: Lead one of the most important and dynamic portfolios within Thales. Work at the forefront of defence and aerospace technology. Influence strategic decisions that shape the future of the business. Partner with leading customers and organisations across the global defence sector. Lead talented teams delivering mission-critical solutions. Build a legacy through growth, innovation and exceptional customer delivery. Interested? If you're an inspiring leader with a track record of delivering business growth, programme excellence and customer success in a complex environment, we'd love to hear from you. UKEO (UK Eyes Only) 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. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom 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. 2027 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship Start Date: 06 September 2027 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) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you are passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we would love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your degree. Gain firsthand experience in a real engineering environment. Receive job-specific training and development. Achieve a recognised engineering qualification. Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship. Have your university tuition fees fully paid. About the Role As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Software Engineering team, you will support the delivery of software solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Your responsibilities may include: 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 What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Understanding and working with complex engineering systems Different engineering roles and activities across live projects The Software Lifecycle and key engineering processes Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques. Software Engineering tools and practices Testing, integration, and verification activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation. Degree Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Exeter University, following the Software Engineer pathway. This 3.5-year programme will introduce apprentices to a broad range of digital disciplines over the first two years of the programme, including data, computer security, software development, networks, programming and AI. In Year three you will move into your specialist pathway of Software Engineering, focussing on the principles, methods, and models that underpin professional software engineering practice. You will also undertake a work based Synoptic Project, before completing your End Point Assessment. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, as well as the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On campus teaching (around 22 days across the whole programme) Distance learning (1 day per week during term time) Online workshops/classes Guided self-study Throughout the 3.5-year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: Three A Levels Grade B or above or, BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM) or, T Level (Merit) or, Level 4 Digital Apprenticeship, as defined by Skills England and Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above Must include: English Language Mathematics Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Software Engineering and Computer Science are both relevant degrees. Benefits • Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum • Performance-related pay uplifts • Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) • Contributory Company Pension • Health Care Cash Plan • Hybrid/flexible working options • Employee assistance programme • Learning and development support • Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives • Life Cover • 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. 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 Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 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. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education 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. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies . click apply for full job details

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom 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. 2027 AI Engineer Apprentice - Level 6 Machine Learning Start Date: 06 September 2027 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) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about artificial intelligence, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your qualification Gain hands-on experience in a real AI and engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised Level 6 qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your tuition fees fully paid About the Role As an AI Engineer Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to design, build, test and deploy dependable AI-enabled solutions. Working as part of our AI and engineering community, you will contribute to live projects across the machine learning lifecycle, collaborating with software, data, systems and domain specialists to turn needs into secure, maintainable solutions. Your responsibilities may include: Preparing, exploring and validating data for machine learning use cases Developing and evaluating machine learning models and AI-enabled software components Writing clean, tested and documented code using appropriate engineering tools and practices Supporting model integration, deployment, monitoring and performance improvement Contributing to technical reviews, experiments and structured problem solving Working with experienced engineers and researchers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours, teamwork and industry best practice Programming, software engineering, version control and automated testing Data preparation, feature engineering and data quality techniques Machine learning methods, model selection, training and evaluation Deployment patterns, MLOps, monitoring and lifecycle management Cloud, compute and development tools used to deliver AI solutions Responsible AI, security, privacy, safety and regulatory considerations Structured approaches to troubleshooting, experimentation and continuous improvement Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 AI Engineer apprenticeship with QA, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to build and apply artificial intelligence responsibly in an engineering environment. The programme is delivered through a virtual learning model, combining: Live virtual lectures (28 days) Online learning resources Self-directed study This programme will take you through the AI lifecycle, from design and build, through to deployment and governance - providing a strong foundation for your role within Thales. The programme includes the Microsoft certified Azure AI Engineer Associate qualification, in addition to the Level 6 Machine Learning Engineer Apprenticeship qualification. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels Three A Levels Grade B or above in Maths At least one relevant subject (Physics, Computer Science, Software, ICT) Or a Level 4/5 apprenticeship in a similar subject GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A-C), including English and Maths Please note Computer Science graduates are not eligible due to funding restrictions. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. 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 Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 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. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education 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. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom 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. Digital Industry Manager Based from any Thales manufacturing site Lead the future of Industry 4.0 at Thales We're looking for an experienced and visionary Digital Industry Manager to drive digital transformation across our UK manufacturing sites. In this strategic leadership role, you'll develop and deliver our digital manufacturing roadmap, champion Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, digital twins and smart tooling, and help create smarter, more connected and data-driven operations. Working closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and IT teams, you'll lead the adoption of innovative digital solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance performance. You'll also develop and inspire our digital team while representing Thales across industry forums and networks. We're looking for: Proven experience delivering Industry 4.0 solutions in a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of digital manufacturing, IoT, data analytics and lean methodologies Exceptional stakeholder management and change leadership skills Experience leading cross-functional teams and transformation programmes Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline At Thales, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing, influence business strategy and make a real impact through technology and innovation. Join us and help build the next generation of smart manufacturing. 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. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!