Location: Reading, United KingdomThales 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.
Our Opportunity
Are you new to the world of electronics and looking to develop some design experience? Are you keen to apply your theoretical knowledge to real problems and pick up some practical skills along the way? Talented people are key to our success. If you’re an ambitious, top-class graduate in the making, we’d love to welcome you to join us for a 6 month internship at Thales - OME.
Thales OME designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we’re seeking talented interns who can apply their knowledge and skills in a summer placement.
This opportunity would suit a student from an Electronics Engineering or similar discipline, and in particular, we are looking for students who have an interest in working with analog and digital circuits for optronics applications.
As an Electronics Engineering intern, you will work closely with the Software team as well as the System team in designing and implementing electronic circuits, which will ultimately be fitted within some of our products. You will gain hands-on experience in developing and testing electronic boards, troubleshooting hardware issues, and collaborating on cross-functional projects. The role may cover any aspects of the product lifecycle, from concept studies, requirements, selection of technology, design and development, integration, validation and qualification.
About You
We are looking for undergraduates studying a Bachelor (BEng, BSc) or Masters Degree (MEng, MSc) in Electronics Engineering (Analog/ Digital/ Mixed signal/ Communications or similar engineering) or a scientific subject with strong bias towards electronics.
The position would suit an undergraduate engineer with an interest in one or more of the following:
- Analog and/ or Digital Electronics design (circuit simulation, block diagrams, schematic capture..)
- Electronics lab work (soldering, cable assembly, prototype build, etc)
- Safety electronics, thermal imagery, motor control or video processing
- Fundamental understanding of firmware and software
- Familiarity with testing and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analysers, etc.)
Roles & Responsibilities
We are looking for an innovative and forward thinking individual with the following attributes:
- Understanding of the principles of electronic circuits
- ‘Big picture’ thinking: the ability to understand the broader context of a task
- Enthusiasm and a proactive approach
- Good organisational skills
- Good time-management skills
- Strong analytical reasoning skills
- Experience of working in a team
- Influence key stakeholders
We are looking for undergraduates studying a Bachelor (BEng, BSc) or Masters Degree (MEng, MSc) in Electronics Engineering (Analog/ Digital/ Mixed signal/ Communications or similar engineering) or a scientific subject with strong bias towards electronics.
YOUR CAREER AT THALES
Whilst this is an 6 months intern placement, it could potentially lead to full-time employment.
There is ample opportunity to develop your skills within Thales, developing as an engineer, further progressing to senior technical roles (e.g. Hardware Architect or Technical Specialist) or managerial roles (Technical lead/ manager).
Training is provided through a mixture of mentoring, online and in-person courses. Thales actively encourages membership of professional organisations such as the IET, and will pay membership fees and support individuals to work towards Chartered status.
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. 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.
What We Can Offer
We’re 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’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Flexibility
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.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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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.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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