Engineering Industrial Placement
Location: Cheadle, Crawley or Templecombe
Our exciting Engineering Industrial Placement role will develop your understanding of Engineering. You will support the team to deliver Engineering solutions to deadlines and within budget.
As an Engineering Intern you will develop key skills and experience in the following:
• Understanding of your Engineering discipline
• Keenness to learn sonar Engineering development and systems
Internship:
Through our internship you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand engineering from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. We have opportunities across various disciplines of Engineering and across multiple sites.
These opportunities are available in Templecombe, Crawley and Cheadle
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. You will be a self-starter who is able to manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in engineering and Thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to work in a sonar defence environment.
Entry requirements:
Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Monday 23rd January 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note we will be in contact by mid Feb 2026 with details of next steps.
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. 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 Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
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