Placement Software Engineer

• Design and coding of software
• Software requirements analysis and requirements management
• Software test planning and execution
• Conducting all aspects of the software development process in accordance with company processes and standards

Essential

• A minimum of a BSc/BEng (Hons) degree in a subject with a significant computing content e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Development, Combined Electronics and Computing

• Appreciation of software requirements analysis, specification & design

• Understanding of the principles and levels of software testing

• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and methodologies

• Practical experience of programming in a high level language (C, C++, C#)

• Practical experience in a number of stages of the software engineering lifecycle

• Understanding of data communications (e.g. 1553, RS422) and networking

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies

• Understanding of software configuration control

• Knowledge of real-time operating systems

• Knowledge of UML

• Experience of working as a member of a software development team

Please note that GDP activities take place during the working week but may require the investment of some personal time for travel and follow up activities. You may have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK when participating in Graduate Development Programme activities.

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

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.

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions., At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.