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. 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. Software Engineer - Maritime Mission Systems Thales Maritime Mission Systems provide a unique opportunity for you to create software that delivers a state of the art Sonar capability for UK and International Navies. Our systems are developed for a wide range of significant defence projects, including the Astute class submarines, Merlin helicopters, Type 23 frigates and the Hunt class mine countermeasures vessel. As a Thales Maritime Mission Systems Software Engineer, you will develop the next-generation of Sonar technologies, for which we are world-renowned. You will be a key member of the Software Development team based at the Thales site in Crawley, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with Thales sites in the UK and overseas. Key responsibilities will include the design, implementation and test of Human Computer Interface, Acoustic processing and middleware products, using industry standard tools and methods. Technical Skills Essential requirements A good foundation in computer science Proficient programming skills Strong written and verbal communication skills An ability to work as a key member of the team A desire to take responsibility for your professional development Desirable requirements: Experience of Java, C++, C Awareness of Software configuration control principles Awareness of real time constraints in software development Awareness of linux and shell scripts Awareness of UML modelling A knowledge of Software architectures Educational Requirements Ideally a degree in a relevant subject e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Engineering. Job Content Define our solution by working with Systems Engineering to develop requirements and a test strategy Develop our systems by working as a key member of a project team to deliver a high quality, robust software deliverable that meets customer requirements, on time and within budget Support our systems by working with customer support functions to ensure that currently deployed software products are maintained on both land and at sea Build our strategy by working with the software management function to ensure that skills, technology and ways of working are developed Additional information You should have the ability to work well within a team and to obtain co-operation and lead change. You will be self-motivated, with the ability to see innovative solutions to problems and the enthusiasm to drive them to a successful conclusion. You will have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK when working on Thales projects. Therefore a willingness to undertake business travel is essential. 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: . Benefits: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday - 1pm 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 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!
03/11/2026
Full time
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. 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. Software Engineer - Maritime Mission Systems Thales Maritime Mission Systems provide a unique opportunity for you to create software that delivers a state of the art Sonar capability for UK and International Navies. Our systems are developed for a wide range of significant defence projects, including the Astute class submarines, Merlin helicopters, Type 23 frigates and the Hunt class mine countermeasures vessel. As a Thales Maritime Mission Systems Software Engineer, you will develop the next-generation of Sonar technologies, for which we are world-renowned. You will be a key member of the Software Development team based at the Thales site in Crawley, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with Thales sites in the UK and overseas. Key responsibilities will include the design, implementation and test of Human Computer Interface, Acoustic processing and middleware products, using industry standard tools and methods. Technical Skills Essential requirements A good foundation in computer science Proficient programming skills Strong written and verbal communication skills An ability to work as a key member of the team A desire to take responsibility for your professional development Desirable requirements: Experience of Java, C++, C Awareness of Software configuration control principles Awareness of real time constraints in software development Awareness of linux and shell scripts Awareness of UML modelling A knowledge of Software architectures Educational Requirements Ideally a degree in a relevant subject e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Engineering. Job Content Define our solution by working with Systems Engineering to develop requirements and a test strategy Develop our systems by working as a key member of a project team to deliver a high quality, robust software deliverable that meets customer requirements, on time and within budget Support our systems by working with customer support functions to ensure that currently deployed software products are maintained on both land and at sea Build our strategy by working with the software management function to ensure that skills, technology and ways of working are developed Additional information You should have the ability to work well within a team and to obtain co-operation and lead change. You will be self-motivated, with the ability to see innovative solutions to problems and the enthusiasm to drive them to a successful conclusion. You will have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK when working on Thales projects. Therefore a willingness to undertake business travel is essential. 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: . Benefits: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday - 1pm 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 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!
Security Operations Lead - SOC, Azure DevSecOps - UK Remote - BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) Lead Security Operations. Build Security Engineering. Protect a Global SaaS Platform. We are partnering with a technology organisation that operates a large-scale, cloud-native SaaS platform serving millions of users globally. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Security Engineering & SOC Lead to drive both security engineering and security operations across a modern Microsoft Azure estate. This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on cyber security professional who enjoys building security controls, improving SOC effectiveness, mentoring analysts, and leading incident response activities in a complex cloud environment. Approximately 60% of the role is focused on security engineering, with the remainder centred on SOC leadership, detection engineering, and incident response. You'll lead a team of three analysts whilst remaining technically hands-on as the senior escalation point for complex investigations and security challenges. The Role As Security Engineering & SOC Lead, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the security controls, monitoring capabilities, and operational processes that protect a large Azure-based platform. Working closely with architecture, engineering, and development teams, you'll ensure security is embedded across infrastructure, applications, and delivery pipelines. Key Responsibilities Security Engineering Implement Azure security controls and platform guardrails. Deploy and manage Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Key Vault, Managed Identities, Azure Firewall and WAF solutions. Deliver DevSecOps tooling across GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines. Implement SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, container security and Infrastructure-as-Code scanning. Drive supply chain security initiatives including SBOM generation, artefact signing and policy enforcement. Harden AKS and cloud-native services through Infrastructure-as-Code and automated security controls. Work with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities, penetration test findings, and security risks. Support threat modelling, security reviews, and secure software development practices. Security Operations & Detection Engineering Lead day-to-day SOC operations. Own Microsoft Sentinel administration and optimisation. Develop and tune detection logic using KQL and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies. Lead incident response, investigation, containment and post-incident reviews. Build automated response workflows using Logic Apps and security playbooks. Conduct proactive threat hunting across platform telemetry. Manage security monitoring, logging standards and onboarding of new services into the SIEM. Produce dashboards, metrics and reporting on SOC performance and security posture. Team Leadership Lead, mentor and develop a team of three SOC Analysts. Conduct one-to-ones, objectives and development planning. Act as the team's technical escalation point. Develop analyst capabilities in threat hunting, detection engineering and advanced investigations. Maintain SOC documentation, runbooks and operational procedures. About You You will be a hands-on cyber security professional with a strong background in both security engineering and security operations. Essential Experience Experience leading or managing a SOC, Security Operations, Detection Engineering or Incident Response function. Strong hands-on Microsoft Sentinel experience. Advanced KQL skills and detection engineering expertise. Experience investigating and responding to security incidents within cloud environments. Strong knowledge of Azure security technologies, including: Entra ID Conditional Access PIM Defender for Cloud Azure Policy Key Vault Azure networking and segmentation Experience implementing DevSecOps tooling and security automation. Infrastructure-as-Code experience using Terraform and/or Bicep. Automation experience using PowerShell and/or Python. Knowledge of Kubernetes, AKS, container security and OWASP principles. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Desirable Experience Multi-tenant SaaS platform environments. Microsoft Defender XDR suite. Building or transforming SOC functions. Threat hunting and purple team exercises. Supply chain security, SBOM, Sigstore, Cosign or SLSA frameworks. Policy as Code solutions such as OPA or Kyverno. Previous software engineering, platform engineering or infrastructure background. Certifications (Desirable) Certifications are advantageous but practical experience is valued above qualifications. Examples include: Microsoft SC-200 Microsoft AZ-500 Microsoft SC-300 CompTIA CySA+ GIAC GCDA, GCIA, GCIH or GCFA HashiCorp Terraform Associate CKA / CKS Why Apply? Opportunity to shape and mature a growing security capability. Hands-on technical leadership role. Modern Azure cloud and cloud-native environment. Significant influence across engineering, security and operations. High-profile platform supporting large-scale global users. Clear opportunity to mentor and develop an expanding security team. Security Clearance This role is subject to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening and successful completion of the relevant checks will be required prior to employment. All our roles are UK based. When submitting your application to Colossus, please ensure the following Your CV has your address and postcode. You also have your correct phone number and email address so we can contact you asap regarding your application.
02/11/2026
Full time
Security Operations Lead - SOC, Azure DevSecOps - UK Remote - BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) Lead Security Operations. Build Security Engineering. Protect a Global SaaS Platform. We are partnering with a technology organisation that operates a large-scale, cloud-native SaaS platform serving millions of users globally. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Security Engineering & SOC Lead to drive both security engineering and security operations across a modern Microsoft Azure estate. This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on cyber security professional who enjoys building security controls, improving SOC effectiveness, mentoring analysts, and leading incident response activities in a complex cloud environment. Approximately 60% of the role is focused on security engineering, with the remainder centred on SOC leadership, detection engineering, and incident response. You'll lead a team of three analysts whilst remaining technically hands-on as the senior escalation point for complex investigations and security challenges. The Role As Security Engineering & SOC Lead, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the security controls, monitoring capabilities, and operational processes that protect a large Azure-based platform. Working closely with architecture, engineering, and development teams, you'll ensure security is embedded across infrastructure, applications, and delivery pipelines. Key Responsibilities Security Engineering Implement Azure security controls and platform guardrails. Deploy and manage Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Key Vault, Managed Identities, Azure Firewall and WAF solutions. Deliver DevSecOps tooling across GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines. Implement SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, container security and Infrastructure-as-Code scanning. Drive supply chain security initiatives including SBOM generation, artefact signing and policy enforcement. Harden AKS and cloud-native services through Infrastructure-as-Code and automated security controls. Work with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities, penetration test findings, and security risks. Support threat modelling, security reviews, and secure software development practices. Security Operations & Detection Engineering Lead day-to-day SOC operations. Own Microsoft Sentinel administration and optimisation. Develop and tune detection logic using KQL and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies. Lead incident response, investigation, containment and post-incident reviews. Build automated response workflows using Logic Apps and security playbooks. Conduct proactive threat hunting across platform telemetry. Manage security monitoring, logging standards and onboarding of new services into the SIEM. Produce dashboards, metrics and reporting on SOC performance and security posture. Team Leadership Lead, mentor and develop a team of three SOC Analysts. Conduct one-to-ones, objectives and development planning. Act as the team's technical escalation point. Develop analyst capabilities in threat hunting, detection engineering and advanced investigations. Maintain SOC documentation, runbooks and operational procedures. About You You will be a hands-on cyber security professional with a strong background in both security engineering and security operations. Essential Experience Experience leading or managing a SOC, Security Operations, Detection Engineering or Incident Response function. Strong hands-on Microsoft Sentinel experience. Advanced KQL skills and detection engineering expertise. Experience investigating and responding to security incidents within cloud environments. Strong knowledge of Azure security technologies, including: Entra ID Conditional Access PIM Defender for Cloud Azure Policy Key Vault Azure networking and segmentation Experience implementing DevSecOps tooling and security automation. Infrastructure-as-Code experience using Terraform and/or Bicep. Automation experience using PowerShell and/or Python. Knowledge of Kubernetes, AKS, container security and OWASP principles. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Desirable Experience Multi-tenant SaaS platform environments. Microsoft Defender XDR suite. Building or transforming SOC functions. Threat hunting and purple team exercises. Supply chain security, SBOM, Sigstore, Cosign or SLSA frameworks. Policy as Code solutions such as OPA or Kyverno. Previous software engineering, platform engineering or infrastructure background. Certifications (Desirable) Certifications are advantageous but practical experience is valued above qualifications. Examples include: Microsoft SC-200 Microsoft AZ-500 Microsoft SC-300 CompTIA CySA+ GIAC GCDA, GCIA, GCIH or GCFA HashiCorp Terraform Associate CKA / CKS Why Apply? Opportunity to shape and mature a growing security capability. Hands-on technical leadership role. Modern Azure cloud and cloud-native environment. Significant influence across engineering, security and operations. High-profile platform supporting large-scale global users. Clear opportunity to mentor and develop an expanding security team. Security Clearance This role is subject to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening and successful completion of the relevant checks will be required prior to employment. All our roles are UK based. When submitting your application to Colossus, please ensure the following Your CV has your address and postcode. You also have your correct phone number and email address so we can contact you asap regarding your application.
Are you passionate about Cisco networking and looking for a role that will help you broaden your technical skills across enterprise networking, security and automation? As a Cisco Network Engineer , you'll join a collaborative and highly capable team delivering and supporting enterprise network services within critical defence environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and wants exposure to a wide range of technologies rather than focusing on the same tasks every day. Working onsite in Salisbury five days a week, you'll become part of a team that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing and professional development. You'll gain hands-on experience across routing, switching, firewalls, wireless networking and Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), while also having opportunities to build skills in SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and automation technologies. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who are passionate about developing others, making this a great opportunity to grow your career and deepen your expertise within a secure and rewarding environment. What you'll be doing: Assisting with the design, build, deployment and support of enterprise network solutions. Supporting operational requirements and responding to incidents within secure and mission-critical environments. Monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting production network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewall and wireless technologies. Investigating complex service issues, recommending solutions and implementing approved changes following established processes. Handling support tickets and contributing to continual service improvement initiatives. Supporting the adoption of automation and infrastructure-as-code technologies including Ansible and Terraform. What you'll bring: A valid CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification, or a willingness to achieve certification with our support. Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls and wireless access points. Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System, Access Control Lists and other network-enabling technologies. Experience working within an Information Technology Infrastructure Library environment. Eligibility to obtain Developed Vetting clearance. It would be great if you had: Experience with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine). Experience managing and troubleshooting firewalls and other security devices. Knowledge of SDN (Software-Defined Networking) technologies such as Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure or VMware NSX. Working understanding of cloud networking solutions and principles. Experience using automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform. Experience with scripting or programming languages and network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, onsite 5 days per week. Security Clearance Level: Active or eligibility for Security Check clearance and eligibility for Developed Vetting clearance. Internal Recruiter: Olly Walker Salary: Up to £50,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension. If you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
02/11/2026
Full time
Are you passionate about Cisco networking and looking for a role that will help you broaden your technical skills across enterprise networking, security and automation? As a Cisco Network Engineer , you'll join a collaborative and highly capable team delivering and supporting enterprise network services within critical defence environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and wants exposure to a wide range of technologies rather than focusing on the same tasks every day. Working onsite in Salisbury five days a week, you'll become part of a team that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing and professional development. You'll gain hands-on experience across routing, switching, firewalls, wireless networking and Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), while also having opportunities to build skills in SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and automation technologies. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who are passionate about developing others, making this a great opportunity to grow your career and deepen your expertise within a secure and rewarding environment. What you'll be doing: Assisting with the design, build, deployment and support of enterprise network solutions. Supporting operational requirements and responding to incidents within secure and mission-critical environments. Monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting production network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewall and wireless technologies. Investigating complex service issues, recommending solutions and implementing approved changes following established processes. Handling support tickets and contributing to continual service improvement initiatives. Supporting the adoption of automation and infrastructure-as-code technologies including Ansible and Terraform. What you'll bring: A valid CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification, or a willingness to achieve certification with our support. Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls and wireless access points. Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System, Access Control Lists and other network-enabling technologies. Experience working within an Information Technology Infrastructure Library environment. Eligibility to obtain Developed Vetting clearance. It would be great if you had: Experience with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine). Experience managing and troubleshooting firewalls and other security devices. Knowledge of SDN (Software-Defined Networking) technologies such as Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure or VMware NSX. Working understanding of cloud networking solutions and principles. Experience using automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform. Experience with scripting or programming languages and network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, onsite 5 days per week. Security Clearance Level: Active or eligibility for Security Check clearance and eligibility for Developed Vetting clearance. Internal Recruiter: Olly Walker Salary: Up to £50,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension. If you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Are you a Network Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to play a key role in modernising enterprise networks through automation? You'll be joining a dedicated network team based in Salisbury, working as part of a wider platform engineering function within a highly secure environment. This Lead Network Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge network platforms that support critical defence activities, while developing your skills as the organisation moves towards a more automated and software-driven approach. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues and customers, contributing to meaningful work where reliability, security and continuous improvement are key. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is curious, motivated to learn, and keen to build on their existing technical expertise. You'll be based near Salisbury, with an expectation to work onsite three days per week. What you'll be doing: Assisting with the design, build, deployment and support of enterprise network platforms. Driving the adoption of automation using tools such as Ansible and Terraform. Supporting operational requirements within a fast-paced, secure environment. Investigating complex issues, producing root cause analysis, and implementing solutions. Proactively monitoring and maintaining production systems while managing escalations. Mentoring colleagues and contributing to service improvement and innovation. What you'll bring: Experience with Cisco networking technologies including routing, switching, firewalls and wireless. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS and ACLs. Experience with automation or scripting using tools such as Ansible, Python, Bash or PowerShell. Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP and network segmentation using VRFs. CCNA certification with CCNP achieved or in progress. Ability to produce technical documentation including designs and root cause analysis reports. It would be great if you had: Exposure to cloud networking principles in Azure or AWS. Experience working within an ITIL environment. Knowledge of software-defined networking technologies such as Cisco ACI or VMware NSX. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Salisbury - with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite. Security Clearance Level: Developed Vetting (DV) or eligible for DV clearance. Internal Recruiter: Olly Walker Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
02/11/2026
Full time
Are you a Network Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to play a key role in modernising enterprise networks through automation? You'll be joining a dedicated network team based in Salisbury, working as part of a wider platform engineering function within a highly secure environment. This Lead Network Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge network platforms that support critical defence activities, while developing your skills as the organisation moves towards a more automated and software-driven approach. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues and customers, contributing to meaningful work where reliability, security and continuous improvement are key. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is curious, motivated to learn, and keen to build on their existing technical expertise. You'll be based near Salisbury, with an expectation to work onsite three days per week. What you'll be doing: Assisting with the design, build, deployment and support of enterprise network platforms. Driving the adoption of automation using tools such as Ansible and Terraform. Supporting operational requirements within a fast-paced, secure environment. Investigating complex issues, producing root cause analysis, and implementing solutions. Proactively monitoring and maintaining production systems while managing escalations. Mentoring colleagues and contributing to service improvement and innovation. What you'll bring: Experience with Cisco networking technologies including routing, switching, firewalls and wireless. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS and ACLs. Experience with automation or scripting using tools such as Ansible, Python, Bash or PowerShell. Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP and network segmentation using VRFs. CCNA certification with CCNP achieved or in progress. Ability to produce technical documentation including designs and root cause analysis reports. It would be great if you had: Exposure to cloud networking principles in Azure or AWS. Experience working within an ITIL environment. Knowledge of software-defined networking technologies such as Cisco ACI or VMware NSX. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Salisbury - with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite. Security Clearance Level: Developed Vetting (DV) or eligible for DV clearance. Internal Recruiter: Olly Walker Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a passion for designing complex, secure solutions for Defence and National Security customers? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business is looking for Solution Architects to join our growing architecture community, supporting some of the UK's most important and highly secure programmes. You'll work closely with our customers, delivery teams and technology specialists to shape, design and lead the implementation of innovative solutions within complex and highly secure environments. We're particularly interested in architects who have a broad understanding across multiple technology and architecture domains as you will be working across business, application, data, infrastructure, security and service considerations, bringing these together into a coherent end-to-end solution. The role offers flexibility around location, although you will need to be comfortable travelling regularly to customer and Sopra Steria sites across the M3/M4 corridor as required. What you'll be doing: Owning the end-to-end solution architecture for complex Defence and National Security programmes, ensuring business, application, data, infrastructure, security and service requirements come together into a coherent and deliverable solution. Defining architecture and high-level designs that meet functional and non-functional requirements, considering integration, performance, usability, security, maintainability, affordability and alignment with customer technology strategies and roadmaps. Working closely with customers and senior stakeholders to understand their challenges, translate business requirements into technical solutions and provide trusted architectural guidance throughout the solution lifecycle. Providing technical leadership throughout delivery, working alongside engineering, infrastructure, cyber security, application, data and service specialists to ensure solutions are implemented in line with the agreed architecture and design principles. Supporting bids, pre-sales and growth opportunities, helping shape solution approaches, assess technical options, identify risks and communicate compelling architectures that address both existing and future customer requirements. Reviewing and assuring solutions and architectures, identifying technical risks, dependencies and opportunities for improvement while ensuring alignment with relevant standards, policies, architectural principles and secure-by-design approaches. What you'll bring: Solution Architecture experience with the ability to work across several architectural and technology domains, bringing together applications, data, infrastructure, security, integration and service considerations into end-to-end solutions. Experience designing and delivering complex solutions within Defence, MOD, UK Intelligence Community, National Security or similarly highly regulated and secure environments. Strong experience of owning solution designs from initial requirements and options analysis through to implementation, including architectures incorporating COTS products, existing services and new capabilities. A good understanding of modern technology and software delivery practices, including Agile delivery, DevSecOps, cloud technologies, integration patterns and contemporary application development approaches. Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks, standards and modelling approaches, such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, C4 or equivalent architecture methodologies. Strong customer and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience communicating complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and contributing to both delivery and pre-sales activities. It would be great if you had: Membership or professional registration with BCS, The Open Group or another relevant professional body. Experience applying Secure by Design principles, security architecture practices or designing solutions incorporating security-enforcing capabilities. Experience mentoring other architects, contributing to architecture communities of practice, or helping develop architectural standards, roadmaps and reusable approaches. eDV or MoD DV Security Clearance. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: This role will require regular travel to customer and Sopra Steria sites across the M3/M4 corridor, depending on project and customer requirements. Security Clearance Level: Holding an active SC and willingness to go through MoD DV Internal Recruiter: Josh Salary: Competitive, based on experience Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, which can also be taken as cash. Benefits include 25 days' holiday, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year, AXA medical insurance, 6% pension contribution and life assurance at 4x salary. If you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
02/11/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a passion for designing complex, secure solutions for Defence and National Security customers? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business is looking for Solution Architects to join our growing architecture community, supporting some of the UK's most important and highly secure programmes. You'll work closely with our customers, delivery teams and technology specialists to shape, design and lead the implementation of innovative solutions within complex and highly secure environments. We're particularly interested in architects who have a broad understanding across multiple technology and architecture domains as you will be working across business, application, data, infrastructure, security and service considerations, bringing these together into a coherent end-to-end solution. The role offers flexibility around location, although you will need to be comfortable travelling regularly to customer and Sopra Steria sites across the M3/M4 corridor as required. What you'll be doing: Owning the end-to-end solution architecture for complex Defence and National Security programmes, ensuring business, application, data, infrastructure, security and service requirements come together into a coherent and deliverable solution. Defining architecture and high-level designs that meet functional and non-functional requirements, considering integration, performance, usability, security, maintainability, affordability and alignment with customer technology strategies and roadmaps. Working closely with customers and senior stakeholders to understand their challenges, translate business requirements into technical solutions and provide trusted architectural guidance throughout the solution lifecycle. Providing technical leadership throughout delivery, working alongside engineering, infrastructure, cyber security, application, data and service specialists to ensure solutions are implemented in line with the agreed architecture and design principles. Supporting bids, pre-sales and growth opportunities, helping shape solution approaches, assess technical options, identify risks and communicate compelling architectures that address both existing and future customer requirements. Reviewing and assuring solutions and architectures, identifying technical risks, dependencies and opportunities for improvement while ensuring alignment with relevant standards, policies, architectural principles and secure-by-design approaches. What you'll bring: Solution Architecture experience with the ability to work across several architectural and technology domains, bringing together applications, data, infrastructure, security, integration and service considerations into end-to-end solutions. Experience designing and delivering complex solutions within Defence, MOD, UK Intelligence Community, National Security or similarly highly regulated and secure environments. Strong experience of owning solution designs from initial requirements and options analysis through to implementation, including architectures incorporating COTS products, existing services and new capabilities. A good understanding of modern technology and software delivery practices, including Agile delivery, DevSecOps, cloud technologies, integration patterns and contemporary application development approaches. Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks, standards and modelling approaches, such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, C4 or equivalent architecture methodologies. Strong customer and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience communicating complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and contributing to both delivery and pre-sales activities. It would be great if you had: Membership or professional registration with BCS, The Open Group or another relevant professional body. Experience applying Secure by Design principles, security architecture practices or designing solutions incorporating security-enforcing capabilities. Experience mentoring other architects, contributing to architecture communities of practice, or helping develop architectural standards, roadmaps and reusable approaches. eDV or MoD DV Security Clearance. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: This role will require regular travel to customer and Sopra Steria sites across the M3/M4 corridor, depending on project and customer requirements. Security Clearance Level: Holding an active SC and willingness to go through MoD DV Internal Recruiter: Josh Salary: Competitive, based on experience Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, which can also be taken as cash. Benefits include 25 days' holiday, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year, AXA medical insurance, 6% pension contribution and life assurance at 4x salary. If you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking to work at the forefront of secure, mission-critical defence networks? We're seeking a Network Engineer (Deployable Services) to support the operation, enhancement and security of the Joint Military Network Integration and Information Assurance Network (JMNIAN). You'll play a key role in maintaining and evolving complex, high-availability network infrastructure that supports UK Defence and international coalition operations. Working within a specialist delivery team, you'll design, implement and support secure networking solutions, collaborate with defence stakeholders and international partners, and help deliver critical networking capabilities across a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to work on some of the most secure and strategically important networking platforms in Defence. You'll collaborate with highly skilled specialists, contribute to international initiatives, and play a direct role in delivering resilient, secure communications capabilities. Hybrid: 3 days Salisbury 2 days home working. You do need to hold current DV Clearance. What you will be doing: Maintain and support the JMNIAN network and international network gateways. Deliver network design changes and architectural improvements. Analyse network monitoring data. Manage network security controls, including perimeter security and internet-facing policies. Support software-defined networking and inter-enclave firewall solutions. Develop automation and tooling. Create and maintain technical documentation using tools such as Atlassian Confluence. What you will bring: Strong networking engineering experience within enterprise, defence, service provider or data centre environments. CCNP certification (or equivalent experience). Significant firewall engineering experience. Palo Alto PCNSE certification (or equivalent experience). Experience with multi-vendor networking technologies. Proven network design and project delivery experience. Experience managing and supporting secure, complex network infrastructures. Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: This is a hybrid position. 3 days per week on site in Salisbury, 2 days home working Security Clearance Level: Eligible for MoD DV clearance Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: Up to £65000.00 Benefits: 25 days' holiday, Health Shields medical insurance, 6% pension contribution and life assurance at 4x salary, £5400 car allowance, 3% Flex benefit. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
02/11/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking to work at the forefront of secure, mission-critical defence networks? We're seeking a Network Engineer (Deployable Services) to support the operation, enhancement and security of the Joint Military Network Integration and Information Assurance Network (JMNIAN). You'll play a key role in maintaining and evolving complex, high-availability network infrastructure that supports UK Defence and international coalition operations. Working within a specialist delivery team, you'll design, implement and support secure networking solutions, collaborate with defence stakeholders and international partners, and help deliver critical networking capabilities across a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to work on some of the most secure and strategically important networking platforms in Defence. You'll collaborate with highly skilled specialists, contribute to international initiatives, and play a direct role in delivering resilient, secure communications capabilities. Hybrid: 3 days Salisbury 2 days home working. You do need to hold current DV Clearance. What you will be doing: Maintain and support the JMNIAN network and international network gateways. Deliver network design changes and architectural improvements. Analyse network monitoring data. Manage network security controls, including perimeter security and internet-facing policies. Support software-defined networking and inter-enclave firewall solutions. Develop automation and tooling. Create and maintain technical documentation using tools such as Atlassian Confluence. What you will bring: Strong networking engineering experience within enterprise, defence, service provider or data centre environments. CCNP certification (or equivalent experience). Significant firewall engineering experience. Palo Alto PCNSE certification (or equivalent experience). Experience with multi-vendor networking technologies. Proven network design and project delivery experience. Experience managing and supporting secure, complex network infrastructures. Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: This is a hybrid position. 3 days per week on site in Salisbury, 2 days home working Security Clearance Level: Eligible for MoD DV clearance Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: Up to £65000.00 Benefits: 25 days' holiday, Health Shields medical insurance, 6% pension contribution and life assurance at 4x salary, £5400 car allowance, 3% Flex benefit. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We havepartnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us knowwhen completingyour application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
SC Cleared Lead Product Security Engineer - Defence Product Security (Defence) Predominantly onsite in Luton p/w Up to £90 p/h Inside IR35 We are currently recruiting for an experienced security cleared OT/Lead Security Engineer to join a Defence-focused engineering environment, taking responsibility for security across the full product life cycle. This is a hands-on security engineering role, working directly with product development and systems engineering teams to identify security risks, define requirements, implement appropriate controls and deliver the security assurance required for complex Defence products. Active SC Clearance is required, with the role being predominantly onsite in a secure Defence environment. Key Responsibilities Undertake security risk assessments, mitigation planning and gap analysis. Define and manage Product Security requirements across the product life cycle. Produce Security Management Plans, Security Cases, SOPs and wider assurance documentation. Advise engineering teams on secure product design, platform hardening and security controls. Support penetration testing, analyse findings and drive remediation. Liaise with internal and external security assurance authorities, including Defence stakeholders and the NCSC. Manage through-life security including vulnerability, patch and obsolescence management. Support security activities across development, testing and manufacturing. Contribute to Product Security policies, processes and training. What We're Looking For Proven Product Security/Security Engineering experience within Defence, Aerospace, military or complex engineering environments. Active SC Clearance - essential. Strong understanding of UK MOD Secure by Design and Defence security assurance. Experience with frameworks including GovS 007, HMG IS1/IS2, ISO 27001, NIST and MOD JSPs. Understanding of Systems Engineering, V&V, Product Test experience Experience with product-specific OS, firmware and software security controls. This is an excellent opportunity for an SC-cleared security professional who wants to work at the intersection of Cyber Security, Product Security and Defence Engineering, influencing security from initial design through to deployment and in-service support Apply now or get in touch for further details.
02/11/2026
Contractor
SC Cleared Lead Product Security Engineer - Defence Product Security (Defence) Predominantly onsite in Luton p/w Up to £90 p/h Inside IR35 We are currently recruiting for an experienced security cleared OT/Lead Security Engineer to join a Defence-focused engineering environment, taking responsibility for security across the full product life cycle. This is a hands-on security engineering role, working directly with product development and systems engineering teams to identify security risks, define requirements, implement appropriate controls and deliver the security assurance required for complex Defence products. Active SC Clearance is required, with the role being predominantly onsite in a secure Defence environment. Key Responsibilities Undertake security risk assessments, mitigation planning and gap analysis. Define and manage Product Security requirements across the product life cycle. Produce Security Management Plans, Security Cases, SOPs and wider assurance documentation. Advise engineering teams on secure product design, platform hardening and security controls. Support penetration testing, analyse findings and drive remediation. Liaise with internal and external security assurance authorities, including Defence stakeholders and the NCSC. Manage through-life security including vulnerability, patch and obsolescence management. Support security activities across development, testing and manufacturing. Contribute to Product Security policies, processes and training. What We're Looking For Proven Product Security/Security Engineering experience within Defence, Aerospace, military or complex engineering environments. Active SC Clearance - essential. Strong understanding of UK MOD Secure by Design and Defence security assurance. Experience with frameworks including GovS 007, HMG IS1/IS2, ISO 27001, NIST and MOD JSPs. Understanding of Systems Engineering, V&V, Product Test experience Experience with product-specific OS, firmware and software security controls. This is an excellent opportunity for an SC-cleared security professional who wants to work at the intersection of Cyber Security, Product Security and Defence Engineering, influencing security from initial design through to deployment and in-service support Apply now or get in touch for further details.
At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location, Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner premises for at least 80% of your working time. About the job Job summary Do you enjoy developing innovative software solutions that tackle challenging real-world problems? Are you motivated by working with cutting-edge technologies that contribute directly to the UK's cyber capabilities? Dstl is looking for a Senior Cyber Software Engineer to join a highly skilled team developing software tools, prototypes and proof-of-concept capabilities that support cyber operations and technical research. Working in a collaborative engineering environment, you will apply your software development expertise to transform complex technical challenges into practical, operationally relevant solutions Why join us? You'll work with modern programming languages and development practices, designing and building software that supports advanced cyber research, vulnerability analysis and capability development. Alongside developing robust and resilient code, you'll contribute to solving complex technical problems involving communication systems, protocols and binary analysis. We are seeking talented engineers who combine strong technical ability with curiosity, adaptability and a passion for learning. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experts from across science, engineering and cyber disciplines, access unique facilities and technologies, and contribute to capabilities that support the UK's current and future defence and national security needs. Whether your background is in software engineering, systems development or cyber technologies, this role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in an environment where innovation, collaboration and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Job description What you'll do; Design, develop and maintain innovative software tools, prototypes and technical capabilities using a range of modern programming languages. Transform research outputs and technical concepts into operationally relevant software solutions. Develop secure and resilient software, applying safe coding principles throughout the development lifecycle. Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities within software systems and applications. Work within Agile software development environments, contributing to rapid and effective delivery. Use modern software engineering tools and practices, including version control and collaborative development workflows. Apply knowledge of communication systems, protocols and binary analysis to solve complex technical challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical outcomes and continuously improve engineering approaches. For more information on the job responsibilities, please see the job profile attached below. Person specification What we're looking for A degree in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics or Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience. Strong software development experience in Python. Experience developing applications in C, C++ or a comparable programming language. Experience developing software using Agile delivery methodologies. Experience using Git and collaborative version-control platforms such as GitHub or GitLab. Experience working with Linux environments, including Bash scripting. Experience solving complex software engineering problems and producing robust technical solutions. The ability to analyse technical information from multiple sources and make sound engineering judgements Please review the attached job description for more detailed information. Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,431, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £12,002 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Benefits Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Allowances: This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
02/11/2026
Full time
At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location, Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner premises for at least 80% of your working time. About the job Job summary Do you enjoy developing innovative software solutions that tackle challenging real-world problems? Are you motivated by working with cutting-edge technologies that contribute directly to the UK's cyber capabilities? Dstl is looking for a Senior Cyber Software Engineer to join a highly skilled team developing software tools, prototypes and proof-of-concept capabilities that support cyber operations and technical research. Working in a collaborative engineering environment, you will apply your software development expertise to transform complex technical challenges into practical, operationally relevant solutions Why join us? You'll work with modern programming languages and development practices, designing and building software that supports advanced cyber research, vulnerability analysis and capability development. Alongside developing robust and resilient code, you'll contribute to solving complex technical problems involving communication systems, protocols and binary analysis. We are seeking talented engineers who combine strong technical ability with curiosity, adaptability and a passion for learning. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experts from across science, engineering and cyber disciplines, access unique facilities and technologies, and contribute to capabilities that support the UK's current and future defence and national security needs. Whether your background is in software engineering, systems development or cyber technologies, this role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in an environment where innovation, collaboration and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Job description What you'll do; Design, develop and maintain innovative software tools, prototypes and technical capabilities using a range of modern programming languages. Transform research outputs and technical concepts into operationally relevant software solutions. Develop secure and resilient software, applying safe coding principles throughout the development lifecycle. Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities within software systems and applications. Work within Agile software development environments, contributing to rapid and effective delivery. Use modern software engineering tools and practices, including version control and collaborative development workflows. Apply knowledge of communication systems, protocols and binary analysis to solve complex technical challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical outcomes and continuously improve engineering approaches. For more information on the job responsibilities, please see the job profile attached below. Person specification What we're looking for A degree in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics or Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience. Strong software development experience in Python. Experience developing applications in C, C++ or a comparable programming language. Experience developing software using Agile delivery methodologies. Experience using Git and collaborative version-control platforms such as GitHub or GitLab. Experience working with Linux environments, including Bash scripting. Experience solving complex software engineering problems and producing robust technical solutions. The ability to analyse technical information from multiple sources and make sound engineering judgements Please review the attached job description for more detailed information. Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,431, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £12,002 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Benefits Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Allowances: This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location, Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner premises for at least 80% of your working time. About the job Job summary Join Dstl and help develop advanced cyber and electronic capabilities that support the UK's national security interests. As a Senior Cyber Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Embedded Engineer, you will work on complex and technically challenging projects, designing and delivering innovative signal processing, embedded software and FPGA-based solutions that have a real-world operational impact. Why join us? Working within multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists and technical specialists, you'll solve complex problems across software and hardware domains, influence technical direction, and help shape future capabilities. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to mission-critical programmes, and collaborate with partners across government, industry and academia. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy tackling difficult technical challenges, combining deep technical expertise with practical problem-solving and systems thinking. Alongside delivering innovative solutions, you'll help develop technical capability across the organisation through mentoring, technical leadership and knowledge sharing. You'll be supported to maintain and grow your professional expertise, explore emerging technologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools and ways of working. This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Job description What you'll do; Design, develop and deliver advanced DSP, embedded software and FPGA-based solutions to support complex cyber and defence challenges. Develop and implement high-performance algorithms and real-time signal processing capabilities that improve operational effectiveness and system performance. Shape technical architectures and make significant contributions to software and hardware design decisions. Work across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering problems and deliver technical outcomes to cost, quality and schedule requirements. Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into practical, robust and scalable technical solutions. Produce high-quality technical documentation, provide authoritative technical advice and support technical reviews. Support integration, testing and debugging activities across software and hardware environments. Share knowledge, mentor colleagues and contribute to developing engineering capability within the wider team. Drive continual improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance tools, processes and engineering approaches. Maintain high standards of security, safety and professional engineering practice throughout your work. Person specification What we're looking for; You should have experience in at least two of the following areas: Digital Signal Processing, including filtering, FFTs and real-time signal analysis. Embedded systems development using microcontrollers, RTOS or embedded Linux platforms. C/C++ software development for performance-critical applications. FPGA development using VHDL. Software-hardware integration, debugging and system optimisation. You will also be able to demonstrate: Experience delivering DSP and embedded engineering solutions within a professional engineering, science or technology environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on complex and non-routine technical challenges. Experience engaging with customers and stakeholders to develop effective technical solutions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. A relevant STEM degree, or equivalent qualifications and experience. Please review the attached job description for more detailed information Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Qualifications Relevant STEM-based degree such as Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics. Individual with equivalent skills qualifications or experience are also actively encouraged to apply. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,431, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £12,002 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Benefits Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: This role requires a minimum of 80% on site attendance. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
02/11/2026
Full time
At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location, Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner premises for at least 80% of your working time. About the job Job summary Join Dstl and help develop advanced cyber and electronic capabilities that support the UK's national security interests. As a Senior Cyber Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Embedded Engineer, you will work on complex and technically challenging projects, designing and delivering innovative signal processing, embedded software and FPGA-based solutions that have a real-world operational impact. Why join us? Working within multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists and technical specialists, you'll solve complex problems across software and hardware domains, influence technical direction, and help shape future capabilities. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to mission-critical programmes, and collaborate with partners across government, industry and academia. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy tackling difficult technical challenges, combining deep technical expertise with practical problem-solving and systems thinking. Alongside delivering innovative solutions, you'll help develop technical capability across the organisation through mentoring, technical leadership and knowledge sharing. You'll be supported to maintain and grow your professional expertise, explore emerging technologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools and ways of working. This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Job description What you'll do; Design, develop and deliver advanced DSP, embedded software and FPGA-based solutions to support complex cyber and defence challenges. Develop and implement high-performance algorithms and real-time signal processing capabilities that improve operational effectiveness and system performance. Shape technical architectures and make significant contributions to software and hardware design decisions. Work across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering problems and deliver technical outcomes to cost, quality and schedule requirements. Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into practical, robust and scalable technical solutions. Produce high-quality technical documentation, provide authoritative technical advice and support technical reviews. Support integration, testing and debugging activities across software and hardware environments. Share knowledge, mentor colleagues and contribute to developing engineering capability within the wider team. Drive continual improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance tools, processes and engineering approaches. Maintain high standards of security, safety and professional engineering practice throughout your work. Person specification What we're looking for; You should have experience in at least two of the following areas: Digital Signal Processing, including filtering, FFTs and real-time signal analysis. Embedded systems development using microcontrollers, RTOS or embedded Linux platforms. C/C++ software development for performance-critical applications. FPGA development using VHDL. Software-hardware integration, debugging and system optimisation. You will also be able to demonstrate: Experience delivering DSP and embedded engineering solutions within a professional engineering, science or technology environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on complex and non-routine technical challenges. Experience engaging with customers and stakeholders to develop effective technical solutions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. A relevant STEM degree, or equivalent qualifications and experience. Please review the attached job description for more detailed information Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Qualifications Relevant STEM-based degree such as Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics. Individual with equivalent skills qualifications or experience are also actively encouraged to apply. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,431, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £12,002 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Benefits Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: This role requires a minimum of 80% on site attendance. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location, Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner premises for at least 80% of your working time. About the job Job summary Are you an experienced cyber security specialist with a passion for reverse engineering, vulnerability research and solving some of the UK's most complex technical challenges? We are seeking a Principal Cyber Vulnerability Researcher to provide technical leadership in the identification, analysis and exploitation of vulnerabilities across software, hardware and embedded systems. Working at the forefront of cyber research, you will lead high-impact investigations that help inform critical operational decisions, influence future capability development and strengthen national security. Why join us? This is a senior technical role where you will apply your expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment and software analysis to tackle challenging and often ambiguous problems. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, customers and partner organisations, providing authoritative technical advice and delivering robust, evidence-based outcomes. Alongside leading technical delivery, you will shape research approaches, develop innovative tools and methodologies, and play a key role in mentoring and developing less experienced engineers and researchers. If you thrive in a highly technical environment, enjoy solving complex problems and want to make a meaningful impact through cutting-edge cyber research, we would like to hear from you. This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Job description What you'll do Lead complex cyber vulnerability research activities across software, hardware and embedded systems. Conduct software reverse engineering using industry-standard tools and techniques. Identify, assess and exploit software vulnerabilities and security weaknesses. Provide authoritative technical advice and recommendations to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Develop and improve vulnerability research tools, techniques and methodologies. Lead technical investigations and coordinate specialist activities to deliver high-quality outcomes. Produce clear technical reports, assessments and evidence-based recommendations. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, government customers and external partners. Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to engineers and researchers. Support the growth of organisational capability through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Maintain high standards of security, safety and professional conduct in all aspects of work. Person specification What we're looking for Degree in a relevant STEM subject such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics or Mathematics, or equivalent relevant experience. Technical Knowledge and Skills Strong experience using reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro or equivalent. Experience conducting static and dynamic software analysis. Knowledge of assembly languages, including x86 and/or ARM. Strong programming capability in C and/or C++. Experience identifying, assessing and exploiting software vulnerabilities. Ability to evaluate complex technical problems and communicate risk-based recommendations effectively. Experience selecting and applying vulnerability research methodologies to new and challenging problems. Ability to provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams. Experience Leading complex software reverse engineering and vulnerability research activities. Using advanced analysis tools and techniques to understand software behaviour and identify vulnerabilities. Producing authoritative technical assessments and recommendations. Leading teams to deliver complex technical outcomes. Coaching, mentoring and developing less experienced colleagues. Building strong collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. Please review the attached job description for more detailed information Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Qualifications Relevant STEM-based degree such as Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics. Individual with equivalent skills qualifications or experience are also actively encouraged to apply. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Leadership Benefits Alongside your salary of £51,568, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £14,939 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Benefits Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: This role requires a minimum of 80% on site attendance. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
02/11/2026
Full time
At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location, Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner premises for at least 80% of your working time. About the job Job summary Are you an experienced cyber security specialist with a passion for reverse engineering, vulnerability research and solving some of the UK's most complex technical challenges? We are seeking a Principal Cyber Vulnerability Researcher to provide technical leadership in the identification, analysis and exploitation of vulnerabilities across software, hardware and embedded systems. Working at the forefront of cyber research, you will lead high-impact investigations that help inform critical operational decisions, influence future capability development and strengthen national security. Why join us? This is a senior technical role where you will apply your expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment and software analysis to tackle challenging and often ambiguous problems. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, customers and partner organisations, providing authoritative technical advice and delivering robust, evidence-based outcomes. Alongside leading technical delivery, you will shape research approaches, develop innovative tools and methodologies, and play a key role in mentoring and developing less experienced engineers and researchers. If you thrive in a highly technical environment, enjoy solving complex problems and want to make a meaningful impact through cutting-edge cyber research, we would like to hear from you. This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Job description What you'll do Lead complex cyber vulnerability research activities across software, hardware and embedded systems. Conduct software reverse engineering using industry-standard tools and techniques. Identify, assess and exploit software vulnerabilities and security weaknesses. Provide authoritative technical advice and recommendations to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Develop and improve vulnerability research tools, techniques and methodologies. Lead technical investigations and coordinate specialist activities to deliver high-quality outcomes. Produce clear technical reports, assessments and evidence-based recommendations. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, government customers and external partners. Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to engineers and researchers. Support the growth of organisational capability through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Maintain high standards of security, safety and professional conduct in all aspects of work. Person specification What we're looking for Degree in a relevant STEM subject such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics or Mathematics, or equivalent relevant experience. Technical Knowledge and Skills Strong experience using reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro or equivalent. Experience conducting static and dynamic software analysis. Knowledge of assembly languages, including x86 and/or ARM. Strong programming capability in C and/or C++. Experience identifying, assessing and exploiting software vulnerabilities. Ability to evaluate complex technical problems and communicate risk-based recommendations effectively. Experience selecting and applying vulnerability research methodologies to new and challenging problems. Ability to provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams. Experience Leading complex software reverse engineering and vulnerability research activities. Using advanced analysis tools and techniques to understand software behaviour and identify vulnerabilities. Producing authoritative technical assessments and recommendations. Leading teams to deliver complex technical outcomes. Coaching, mentoring and developing less experienced colleagues. Building strong collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. Please review the attached job description for more detailed information Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Qualifications Relevant STEM-based degree such as Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics. Individual with equivalent skills qualifications or experience are also actively encouraged to apply. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Leadership Benefits Alongside your salary of £51,568, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £14,939 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Benefits Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: This role requires a minimum of 80% on site attendance. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location, Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner premises for at least 80% of your working time. About the job Job summary Are you excited by the potential of Artificial Intelligence to solve some of the most complex challenges facing national security and defence?Dstl is seeking a Senior Cyber Artificial Intelligence Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of AI innovation. Why join us? This role offers the opportunity to research, develop and apply cutting-edge AI technologies within cyber programmes, helping transform emerging capabilities into practical solutions that deliver real-world impact. You will work on challenging technical problems, exploring the application of generative AI, large language models (LLMs), foundation models and autonomous systems to support operational effectiveness and decision-making. Working closely with scientists, engineers, cyber specialists and stakeholders, you will evaluate novel technologies, assess their strengths and limitations, and help shape their safe, responsible and effective use. As a senior technical specialist, you will play a key role in developing AI capability across the organisation. You will provide technical leadership, support the delivery of complex projects, advise customers and stakeholders, and mentor less experienced colleagues. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a unique environment where innovation, technical excellence and collaboration are essential to delivering outcomes of national importance. This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Job description What you'll do; Research, develop and apply AI technologies to solve complex cyber and defence challenges. Evaluate emerging AI capabilities, including generative AI, large language models, foundation models and autonomous systems. Assess the performance, effectiveness, risks and limitations of AI systems, producing evidence-based recommendations. Contribute to the assurance, testing and validation of AI-enabled capabilities. Develop innovative approaches, tools and methodologies that enhance AI capability and operational effectiveness. Provide authoritative technical advice and guidance to customers, stakeholders and project teams. Produce high-quality technical reports, assessments and briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences. Lead technical activities within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes. Support the development of organisational AI expertise through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing. For more information on the job responsibilities, please see the job profile attached below. Person specification What we're looking for A degree in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics or Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience. Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence technologies, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), foundation models and autonomous systems. Strong Python programming skills and experience using AI development frameworks and tooling. Experience evaluating, testing or assuring AI systems using evidence-based and analytical approaches. Strong software engineering, problem-solving and technical leadership capabilities. Experience applying AI technologies to solve complex and non-routine technical challenges. Experience making robust technical assessments from diverse and incomplete sources of information. Experience leading and contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Experience coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences. Please review the attached job description for more detailed information Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,431, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £12,002 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Benefits Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Allowances: This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
02/11/2026
Full time
At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location, Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner premises for at least 80% of your working time. About the job Job summary Are you excited by the potential of Artificial Intelligence to solve some of the most complex challenges facing national security and defence?Dstl is seeking a Senior Cyber Artificial Intelligence Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of AI innovation. Why join us? This role offers the opportunity to research, develop and apply cutting-edge AI technologies within cyber programmes, helping transform emerging capabilities into practical solutions that deliver real-world impact. You will work on challenging technical problems, exploring the application of generative AI, large language models (LLMs), foundation models and autonomous systems to support operational effectiveness and decision-making. Working closely with scientists, engineers, cyber specialists and stakeholders, you will evaluate novel technologies, assess their strengths and limitations, and help shape their safe, responsible and effective use. As a senior technical specialist, you will play a key role in developing AI capability across the organisation. You will provide technical leadership, support the delivery of complex projects, advise customers and stakeholders, and mentor less experienced colleagues. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a unique environment where innovation, technical excellence and collaboration are essential to delivering outcomes of national importance. This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Job description What you'll do; Research, develop and apply AI technologies to solve complex cyber and defence challenges. Evaluate emerging AI capabilities, including generative AI, large language models, foundation models and autonomous systems. Assess the performance, effectiveness, risks and limitations of AI systems, producing evidence-based recommendations. Contribute to the assurance, testing and validation of AI-enabled capabilities. Develop innovative approaches, tools and methodologies that enhance AI capability and operational effectiveness. Provide authoritative technical advice and guidance to customers, stakeholders and project teams. Produce high-quality technical reports, assessments and briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences. Lead technical activities within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes. Support the development of organisational AI expertise through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing. For more information on the job responsibilities, please see the job profile attached below. Person specification What we're looking for A degree in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics or Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience. Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence technologies, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), foundation models and autonomous systems. Strong Python programming skills and experience using AI development frameworks and tooling. Experience evaluating, testing or assuring AI systems using evidence-based and analytical approaches. Strong software engineering, problem-solving and technical leadership capabilities. Experience applying AI technologies to solve complex and non-routine technical challenges. Experience making robust technical assessments from diverse and incomplete sources of information. Experience leading and contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Experience coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences. Please review the attached job description for more detailed information Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,431, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £12,002 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Benefits Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Allowances: This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Senior Product Manager (Solution Architecture SC Clearance) London / WFH to £110k Are you a technically minded Product Manager or Solution Architect who enjoys shaping innovative products, solving complex customer challenges and working across engineering and commercial teams? You could be progressing your career in a senior role working on cutting edge security / encryption products, within a friendly and informal environment at a successful and expanding software house that provide cyber security products to a range of clients. As a Product Manager you'll collaborate with engineering teams, the Chief Architect and internal stakeholders to define requirements, prioritise development and guide delivery through Agile methodologies. You'll also work directly with customers and partners to design and implement product based solutions, supporting integrations, technical evaluations, pilots and proof of concepts. Alongside product management, you'll provide technical pre-sales support throughout the sales cycle, delivering tailored demonstrations, contributing to RFI / RFP responses and advising on product architecture, integration and operation. You'll help resolve technical issues, deliver customer and partner training and provide consultancy to ensure successful implementations and long term relationships. You'll also contribute to product strategy and go-to-market activities, identifying opportunities to improve solutions, strengthen market awareness and communicate their value effectively. This is an opportunity to take ownership of product development while playing a key role in solution design, pre-sales and customer success, you'll help evolve the product roadmap, articulate technical and commercial value and ensure solutions meet both customer needs and business objectives. Location / WFH: You'll join colleagues in the Central London office twice a week, with flexibility to work from home the other days (this will decrease as you progress). About you: You have experience as a Product Manager, Solutions Architect or in a traditional Technical Pre-Sales role within the Cyber Security industry You have a strong knowledge of cyber security architectural principles and can apply security principles to systems and enterprise system designs You're proficient with Microsoft and Linux operating systems and have a good understanding of general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking and network security concepts You have a working knowledge of both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography You have experience of using initiative and creativity in the development of solutions for partners and customers You have excellent communication and client facing skills You are a UK citizen and able to achieve SC / DV Security Clearance What's in it for you: As a Product Manager you will receive a competitive package: Salary to £110k 25 days holiday, rising to 27 in two years, ability to buy 5 days per year Private Medical Care, Life Cover, Pension Subsidised gym membership Hybrid working Apply now to find out more about this Product Manager (Solution Architecture) opportunity.
02/11/2026
Full time
Senior Product Manager (Solution Architecture SC Clearance) London / WFH to £110k Are you a technically minded Product Manager or Solution Architect who enjoys shaping innovative products, solving complex customer challenges and working across engineering and commercial teams? You could be progressing your career in a senior role working on cutting edge security / encryption products, within a friendly and informal environment at a successful and expanding software house that provide cyber security products to a range of clients. As a Product Manager you'll collaborate with engineering teams, the Chief Architect and internal stakeholders to define requirements, prioritise development and guide delivery through Agile methodologies. You'll also work directly with customers and partners to design and implement product based solutions, supporting integrations, technical evaluations, pilots and proof of concepts. Alongside product management, you'll provide technical pre-sales support throughout the sales cycle, delivering tailored demonstrations, contributing to RFI / RFP responses and advising on product architecture, integration and operation. You'll help resolve technical issues, deliver customer and partner training and provide consultancy to ensure successful implementations and long term relationships. You'll also contribute to product strategy and go-to-market activities, identifying opportunities to improve solutions, strengthen market awareness and communicate their value effectively. This is an opportunity to take ownership of product development while playing a key role in solution design, pre-sales and customer success, you'll help evolve the product roadmap, articulate technical and commercial value and ensure solutions meet both customer needs and business objectives. Location / WFH: You'll join colleagues in the Central London office twice a week, with flexibility to work from home the other days (this will decrease as you progress). About you: You have experience as a Product Manager, Solutions Architect or in a traditional Technical Pre-Sales role within the Cyber Security industry You have a strong knowledge of cyber security architectural principles and can apply security principles to systems and enterprise system designs You're proficient with Microsoft and Linux operating systems and have a good understanding of general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking and network security concepts You have a working knowledge of both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography You have experience of using initiative and creativity in the development of solutions for partners and customers You have excellent communication and client facing skills You are a UK citizen and able to achieve SC / DV Security Clearance What's in it for you: As a Product Manager you will receive a competitive package: Salary to £110k 25 days holiday, rising to 27 in two years, ability to buy 5 days per year Private Medical Care, Life Cover, Pension Subsidised gym membership Hybrid working Apply now to find out more about this Product Manager (Solution Architecture) opportunity.
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 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship Start Date: 6 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 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 degree 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 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: Supporting system requirement and design activities Developing software solutions to fulfil an actual business need Contributing to project reviews Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders Working with experienced engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Working securely, ethically and responsibly with complex data in compliance with regulatory standards The Software Engineering lifecycle and key engineering processes Software Engineering tools and methods Requirement management, design techniques, and software code implementation Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Manchester Metropolitan University. As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you'll develop a broad set of skills and knowledge across the digital and technology landscape. You'll learn how information systems work, how software is built and tested, and how data and cyber security fit into real business environments-alongside the fundamentals of business organisation, IT project management, and computer and network infrastructures. Your learning is supported through taught units and work-based projects, where possible focused on live business scenarios and real-world problem solving, with experienced support throughout. For the duration of this 4-year programme you will attend Manchester Metropolitan University one day per week to study. For the other four days you will be working at our Cheadle site, applying your learning to real work projects and gain a breadth of experience with your teammates. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be working as a Software Engineer within the Thales UK businesses. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On campus teaching, face to face one day a week during the academic year Online workshops/classes Guided self-study Throughout the 4-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: 104 UCAS points (A Level BCC) Or an equivalent qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM), T Level (Merit) or apprenticeship And 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A-C including Maths and English 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. 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 . click apply for full job details
02/11/2026
Full time
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 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship Start Date: 6 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 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 degree 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 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: Supporting system requirement and design activities Developing software solutions to fulfil an actual business need Contributing to project reviews Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders Working with experienced engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Working securely, ethically and responsibly with complex data in compliance with regulatory standards The Software Engineering lifecycle and key engineering processes Software Engineering tools and methods Requirement management, design techniques, and software code implementation Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Manchester Metropolitan University. As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you'll develop a broad set of skills and knowledge across the digital and technology landscape. You'll learn how information systems work, how software is built and tested, and how data and cyber security fit into real business environments-alongside the fundamentals of business organisation, IT project management, and computer and network infrastructures. Your learning is supported through taught units and work-based projects, where possible focused on live business scenarios and real-world problem solving, with experienced support throughout. For the duration of this 4-year programme you will attend Manchester Metropolitan University one day per week to study. For the other four days you will be working at our Cheadle site, applying your learning to real work projects and gain a breadth of experience with your teammates. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be working as a Software Engineer within the Thales UK businesses. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On campus teaching, face to face one day a week during the academic year Online workshops/classes Guided self-study Throughout the 4-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: 104 UCAS points (A Level BCC) Or an equivalent qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM), T Level (Merit) or apprenticeship And 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A-C including Maths and English 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. 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 . 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 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
02/11/2026
Full time
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!
02/11/2026
Full time
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: 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 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: Templecombe 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 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 degree 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 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: Supporting system requirement and design activities Developing software solutions to fulfil an actual business need Contributing to project reviews Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders Working with experienced engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Working securely, ethically and responsibly with complex data in compliance with regulatory standards The Software Engineering lifecycle and key engineering processes Software Engineering tools and methods Requirement management, design techniques, and software code implementation Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) 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: A Levels 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 GCSEs 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. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all our roles are subject to security restrictions. 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. . click apply for full job details
02/11/2026
Full time
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 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: Templecombe 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 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 degree 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 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: Supporting system requirement and design activities Developing software solutions to fulfil an actual business need Contributing to project reviews Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders Working with experienced engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Working securely, ethically and responsibly with complex data in compliance with regulatory standards The Software Engineering lifecycle and key engineering processes Software Engineering tools and methods Requirement management, design techniques, and software code implementation Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) 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: A Levels 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 GCSEs 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. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all our roles are subject to security restrictions. 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. . click apply for full job details
Job Description We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled and 100% hands-on Senior Test Engineer to design, develop and implement advanced automated testing solutions for enterprise applications, digital services, REST APIs and complex microservices-based systems. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical expertise in API automation, UI automation, performance testing and non-functional testing , supported by strong programming skills in Java and/or TypeScript . This is a senior technical engineering role requiring the ability to independently design and develop automation frameworks, build and execute complex performance tests, analyse technical issues and contribute directly to software delivery. The role is primarily hands-on, rather than focused on test management, governance or strategy. Key Responsibilities Performance & Non-Functional Testing - Critical Requirement Independently design, develop, configure, execute and analyse performance testing solutions using Apache JMeter, BlazeMeter, Gatling, k6 or equivalent tools. Build performance test scripts and test plans from scratch, including parameterisation, correlation, assertions and realistic workload modelling. Design and execute load, stress, spike, endurance/soak, scalability and capacity tests . Define realistic performance scenarios, concurrent-user models, workload profiles and performance acceptance criteria. Analyse response times, p95/p99 latency, throughput, concurrency, error rates and infrastructure resource utilisation. Investigate performance bottlenecks across APIs, microservices, databases and application infrastructure. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to identify root causes and recommend technical improvements. Perform other relevant NFT activities, including reliability, resilience, stability, accessibility and security-related testing. Produce detailed technical performance reports, findings, risks and recommendations. API Test Automation Independently design, develop and maintain scalable REST API automation frameworks using Java with REST Assured and/or TypeScript-based frameworks . Develop reusable, maintainable automated API tests covering functional, integration, regression, contract and negative scenarios. Implement complex API validations, authentication testing, data-driven testing and reusable test utilities. Design automation solutions for REST APIs and large microservices architectures. Troubleshoot complex API failures and collaborate with developers to resolve integration defects. UI Test Automation Design, develop and maintain robust UI automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript and/or Selenium WebDriver with Java . Build scalable automated functional, regression, smoke and end-to-end UI test suites. Implement Page Object Model, reusable components, fixtures, assertions and test data management. Improve automation stability, parallel execution, cross-browser coverage and maintainability. Investigate complex automation failures and eliminate flaky tests. Test Framework Engineering, CI/CD & Agile Delivery Design, develop, maintain and troubleshoot reusable API, UI and performance automation frameworks. Apply clean code principles, appropriate design patterns and automation engineering best practices. Integrate automated API, UI and performance tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or equivalent tools. Implement continuous testing and appropriate quality gates within software delivery pipelines. Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, architects and testers in multidisciplinary Agile teams. Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, defect investigations and continuous improvement. Provide hands-on technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing while remaining directly involved in automation development. Mandatory Skills and Experience Hands-on Performance Testing: Extensive practical experience personally developing, executing, troubleshooting and analysing performance tests. Performance Test Engineering: Proven ability to independently build performance scripts and test plans from scratch, including parameterisation, correlation, workload modelling and test data management. Performance Tools: Strong hands-on experience with Apache JMeter or equivalent performance testing tools. Performance Analysis: Experience analysing latency, throughput, concurrency, error rates, resource utilisation and identifying performance bottlenecks. Non-Functional Testing: Proven experience conducting load, stress, endurance and other relevant NFT types. API Automation: Strong hands-on experience designing and developing automated REST API tests using Java/REST Assured and/or TypeScript-based frameworks. UI Automation: Strong experience designing and developing automated UI tests using Playwright/TypeScript and/or Selenium/Java. Programming: Strong practical Java and/or TypeScript programming skills, with the ability to develop reusable, maintainable automation code. Automation Framework Engineering: Experience independently designing, building, maintaining and troubleshooting automation frameworks. Microservices: Experience testing complex REST APIs, enterprise applications and microservices-based architectures. CI/CD: Strong experience integrating automated API, UI and performance testing into delivery pipelines. Agile Delivery: Extensive experience working within multidisciplinary Agile development teams. Desirable Skills and Experience Advanced experience with BlazeMeter, Gatling, k6 and Azure Load Testing. Experience with performance monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace and Application Insights. BDD frameworks such as Cucumber and Serenity BDD. API contract testing and service virtualisation. Accessibility testing against WCAG standards and security testing against OWASP principles. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and Microsoft Azure. Experience with high-volume enterprise applications, large distributed systems and cloud-native architectures. Experience working on UK public sector projects. Active SC clearance and immediate availability, subject to client confirmation. Mandatory Candidate CV Requirements Candidates must provide clear evidence of: API Automation Development: REST API automation frameworks and test scripts personally designed and developed using Java or TypeScript. UI Automation Development: UI automation frameworks and regression suites personally developed using Playwright or Selenium. Performance Test Development: JMeter or equivalent performance test scripts personally built from scratch, including workload modelling, correlation and parameterisation. Performance Test Execution: Load, stress, endurance or scalability tests personally executed. Performance Analysis: Technical analysis of response times, throughput, error rates and performance bottlenecks, including examples of improvements or recommendations. Framework Engineering: Reusable automation frameworks personally designed, maintained and troubleshot. CI/CD Integration: API, UI and performance tests integrated into automated delivery pipelines. Hands-on Technical Ownership: Specific examples of complex testing problems solved through direct coding, Scripting and technical investigation. Important: Candidates whose experience is primarily focused on test leadership, strategy, governance, management or executing pre-existing performance scripts without hands-on test development experience will not meet the essential requirements.
02/11/2026
Contractor
Job Description We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled and 100% hands-on Senior Test Engineer to design, develop and implement advanced automated testing solutions for enterprise applications, digital services, REST APIs and complex microservices-based systems. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical expertise in API automation, UI automation, performance testing and non-functional testing , supported by strong programming skills in Java and/or TypeScript . This is a senior technical engineering role requiring the ability to independently design and develop automation frameworks, build and execute complex performance tests, analyse technical issues and contribute directly to software delivery. The role is primarily hands-on, rather than focused on test management, governance or strategy. Key Responsibilities Performance & Non-Functional Testing - Critical Requirement Independently design, develop, configure, execute and analyse performance testing solutions using Apache JMeter, BlazeMeter, Gatling, k6 or equivalent tools. Build performance test scripts and test plans from scratch, including parameterisation, correlation, assertions and realistic workload modelling. Design and execute load, stress, spike, endurance/soak, scalability and capacity tests . Define realistic performance scenarios, concurrent-user models, workload profiles and performance acceptance criteria. Analyse response times, p95/p99 latency, throughput, concurrency, error rates and infrastructure resource utilisation. Investigate performance bottlenecks across APIs, microservices, databases and application infrastructure. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to identify root causes and recommend technical improvements. Perform other relevant NFT activities, including reliability, resilience, stability, accessibility and security-related testing. Produce detailed technical performance reports, findings, risks and recommendations. API Test Automation Independently design, develop and maintain scalable REST API automation frameworks using Java with REST Assured and/or TypeScript-based frameworks . Develop reusable, maintainable automated API tests covering functional, integration, regression, contract and negative scenarios. Implement complex API validations, authentication testing, data-driven testing and reusable test utilities. Design automation solutions for REST APIs and large microservices architectures. Troubleshoot complex API failures and collaborate with developers to resolve integration defects. UI Test Automation Design, develop and maintain robust UI automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript and/or Selenium WebDriver with Java . Build scalable automated functional, regression, smoke and end-to-end UI test suites. Implement Page Object Model, reusable components, fixtures, assertions and test data management. Improve automation stability, parallel execution, cross-browser coverage and maintainability. Investigate complex automation failures and eliminate flaky tests. Test Framework Engineering, CI/CD & Agile Delivery Design, develop, maintain and troubleshoot reusable API, UI and performance automation frameworks. Apply clean code principles, appropriate design patterns and automation engineering best practices. Integrate automated API, UI and performance tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or equivalent tools. Implement continuous testing and appropriate quality gates within software delivery pipelines. Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, architects and testers in multidisciplinary Agile teams. Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, defect investigations and continuous improvement. Provide hands-on technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing while remaining directly involved in automation development. Mandatory Skills and Experience Hands-on Performance Testing: Extensive practical experience personally developing, executing, troubleshooting and analysing performance tests. Performance Test Engineering: Proven ability to independently build performance scripts and test plans from scratch, including parameterisation, correlation, workload modelling and test data management. Performance Tools: Strong hands-on experience with Apache JMeter or equivalent performance testing tools. Performance Analysis: Experience analysing latency, throughput, concurrency, error rates, resource utilisation and identifying performance bottlenecks. Non-Functional Testing: Proven experience conducting load, stress, endurance and other relevant NFT types. API Automation: Strong hands-on experience designing and developing automated REST API tests using Java/REST Assured and/or TypeScript-based frameworks. UI Automation: Strong experience designing and developing automated UI tests using Playwright/TypeScript and/or Selenium/Java. Programming: Strong practical Java and/or TypeScript programming skills, with the ability to develop reusable, maintainable automation code. Automation Framework Engineering: Experience independently designing, building, maintaining and troubleshooting automation frameworks. Microservices: Experience testing complex REST APIs, enterprise applications and microservices-based architectures. CI/CD: Strong experience integrating automated API, UI and performance testing into delivery pipelines. Agile Delivery: Extensive experience working within multidisciplinary Agile development teams. Desirable Skills and Experience Advanced experience with BlazeMeter, Gatling, k6 and Azure Load Testing. Experience with performance monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace and Application Insights. BDD frameworks such as Cucumber and Serenity BDD. API contract testing and service virtualisation. Accessibility testing against WCAG standards and security testing against OWASP principles. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and Microsoft Azure. Experience with high-volume enterprise applications, large distributed systems and cloud-native architectures. Experience working on UK public sector projects. Active SC clearance and immediate availability, subject to client confirmation. Mandatory Candidate CV Requirements Candidates must provide clear evidence of: API Automation Development: REST API automation frameworks and test scripts personally designed and developed using Java or TypeScript. UI Automation Development: UI automation frameworks and regression suites personally developed using Playwright or Selenium. Performance Test Development: JMeter or equivalent performance test scripts personally built from scratch, including workload modelling, correlation and parameterisation. Performance Test Execution: Load, stress, endurance or scalability tests personally executed. Performance Analysis: Technical analysis of response times, throughput, error rates and performance bottlenecks, including examples of improvements or recommendations. Framework Engineering: Reusable automation frameworks personally designed, maintained and troubleshot. CI/CD Integration: API, UI and performance tests integrated into automated delivery pipelines. Hands-on Technical Ownership: Specific examples of complex testing problems solved through direct coding, Scripting and technical investigation. Important: Candidates whose experience is primarily focused on test leadership, strategy, governance, management or executing pre-existing performance scripts without hands-on test development experience will not meet the essential requirements.
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 Machine Learning Apprentice - Level 6 AI Engineer Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe 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 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 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 As a Machine Learning 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 Specialist Underwater Systems Engineering team, you will support the rapid delivery of novel solutions, ensuring that our Royal Navy and export customers have the capability needed in today's fast paced environment to carry out their critical missions, keeping them and our nation safe and secure. Your responsibilities may include: Working with Underwater Systems specialists and software developers to create novel solutions Developing solutions with our partners across the multinational Thales organisation, academia and industry Participating in testing and validation activities Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Visiting customer sites, platforms and installations to support surveys, trials and system deployment where required Working with experienced engineers on live projects 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 Systems Engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques Systems Engineering tools and methods Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 in AI Engineer Apprenticeship with QA. The AI Engineer programme gives you the skills to design, build, and deploy advanced AI systems - including generative AI and deep learning. You'll move from concept to real-world application. Creating solutions that scale and deliver impact. The programme is 23 months in duration and is delivered via a virtual delivery model combining: Instructor led live workshops (28 days) Interactive labs and self-paced learning Programme structure - You will complete learning in: AI System Development and Automation AI Solution Design and Testing Deep Learning and Transformers Business Process Optimisation with AI Security, Ethics and Explainable AI Leading AI and Future Innovation On completion of the programme, you will have the opportunity to achieve the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI -102) in addition to the IfATE L6AIE Qualification. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels Three A Levels Grade B or above in Maths At least one other relevant subject (Physics, Computer Science, Software, ICT) Or Level 4/5 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A-C) English and Maths Please note that 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. 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. . click apply for full job details
02/11/2026
Full time
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 Machine Learning Apprentice - Level 6 AI Engineer Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe 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 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 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 As a Machine Learning 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 Specialist Underwater Systems Engineering team, you will support the rapid delivery of novel solutions, ensuring that our Royal Navy and export customers have the capability needed in today's fast paced environment to carry out their critical missions, keeping them and our nation safe and secure. Your responsibilities may include: Working with Underwater Systems specialists and software developers to create novel solutions Developing solutions with our partners across the multinational Thales organisation, academia and industry Participating in testing and validation activities Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Visiting customer sites, platforms and installations to support surveys, trials and system deployment where required Working with experienced engineers on live projects 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 Systems Engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques Systems Engineering tools and methods Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 in AI Engineer Apprenticeship with QA. The AI Engineer programme gives you the skills to design, build, and deploy advanced AI systems - including generative AI and deep learning. You'll move from concept to real-world application. Creating solutions that scale and deliver impact. The programme is 23 months in duration and is delivered via a virtual delivery model combining: Instructor led live workshops (28 days) Interactive labs and self-paced learning Programme structure - You will complete learning in: AI System Development and Automation AI Solution Design and Testing Deep Learning and Transformers Business Process Optimisation with AI Security, Ethics and Explainable AI Leading AI and Future Innovation On completion of the programme, you will have the opportunity to achieve the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI -102) in addition to the IfATE L6AIE Qualification. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels Three A Levels Grade B or above in Maths At least one other relevant subject (Physics, Computer Science, Software, ICT) Or Level 4/5 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A-C) English and Maths Please note that 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. 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. . click apply for full job details
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 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship Start Date: 6 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 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 degree 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 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: Supporting system requirement and design activities Developing software solutions to fulfil an actual business need Contributing to project reviews Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders Working with experienced engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Working securely, ethically and responsibly with complex data in compliance with regulatory standards The Software Engineering lifecycle and key engineering processes Software Engineering tools and methods Requirement management, design techniques, and software code implementation Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Manchester Metropolitan University. As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you'll develop a broad set of skills and knowledge across the digital and technology landscape. You'll learn how information systems work, how software is built and tested, and how data and cyber security fit into real business environments-alongside the fundamentals of business organisation, IT project management, and computer and network infrastructures. Your learning is supported through taught units and work-based projects, where possible focused on live business scenarios and real-world problem solving, with experienced support throughout. For the duration of this 4-year programme you will attend Manchester Metropolitan University one day per week to study. For the other four days you will be working at our Cheadle site, applying your learning to real work projects and gain a breadth of experience with your teammates. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be working as a Software Engineer within the Thales UK businesses. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On campus teaching, face to face one day a week during the academic year Online workshops/classes Guided self-study Throughout the 4-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: 104 UCAS points (A Level BCC) Or an equivalent qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM), T Level (Merit) or apprenticeship And 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A-C including Maths and English 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. 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 . click apply for full job details
02/11/2026
Full time
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 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship Start Date: 6 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 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 degree 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 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: Supporting system requirement and design activities Developing software solutions to fulfil an actual business need Contributing to project reviews Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders Working with experienced engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Working securely, ethically and responsibly with complex data in compliance with regulatory standards The Software Engineering lifecycle and key engineering processes Software Engineering tools and methods Requirement management, design techniques, and software code implementation Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Manchester Metropolitan University. As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you'll develop a broad set of skills and knowledge across the digital and technology landscape. You'll learn how information systems work, how software is built and tested, and how data and cyber security fit into real business environments-alongside the fundamentals of business organisation, IT project management, and computer and network infrastructures. Your learning is supported through taught units and work-based projects, where possible focused on live business scenarios and real-world problem solving, with experienced support throughout. For the duration of this 4-year programme you will attend Manchester Metropolitan University one day per week to study. For the other four days you will be working at our Cheadle site, applying your learning to real work projects and gain a breadth of experience with your teammates. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be working as a Software Engineer within the Thales UK businesses. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On campus teaching, face to face one day a week during the academic year Online workshops/classes Guided self-study Throughout the 4-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: 104 UCAS points (A Level BCC) Or an equivalent qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM), T Level (Merit) or apprenticeship And 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A-C including Maths and English 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. 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 . click apply for full job details
Location: Linthouse 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. Senior Software Engineer Glasgow - Hybrid module 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. Join a diverse team working on cutting-edge Land, Sea, and Air products, playing a key role in software development across the full lifecycle. Work hands-on with Image Processing, AI, and Data Analytics on platforms like SoCs, Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers, and HCI consoles. Collaborate with software leadership to review and enhance development processes across Thales. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software design Develop software primarily in C++ that follows software design and interface control descriptions/specifications and adheres to the software architectures written in UML Contribute to the development of software architectures that consider the constraints placed upon the system, write clear and concise software design definitions and record/capture design decisions/rationale Work collaboratively with other engineering functions to analyse solution/product level requirements and operational concepts, perform trade studies and contribute to a solution level architecture Contribute to the testing activity appropriate to the products Proactively be part of an Agile team and contribute to Agile ceremonies Support peer reviews of others work and generation of materials for major gate reviews Provide coaching and technical support to junior engineers Requirements Developed with C++ language as well as experience of working with bare metal and/or RTOS/OS in a real-time embedded environment (essential) Experience of working with test frameworks (e.g. GoolgeTest, GoogleMock) Experience of working with static analysis tools (e.g. Klocwork, Coverity) and test coverage tools (e.g. Bullseye). Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build & integration Have some understanding of common UML artefacts is desirable Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS) is desirable Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirable Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) We enable forces to gather timely, meaningful information so they can make thoughtful, decisive choices that safeguard communities. For more than 130 years, we've championed the development of Optronics for military, scientific and commercial applications. Our expertise covers three sectors: Air, Land and Sea. 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: . Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. 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!
02/11/2026
Full time
Location: Linthouse 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. Senior Software Engineer Glasgow - Hybrid module 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. Join a diverse team working on cutting-edge Land, Sea, and Air products, playing a key role in software development across the full lifecycle. Work hands-on with Image Processing, AI, and Data Analytics on platforms like SoCs, Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers, and HCI consoles. Collaborate with software leadership to review and enhance development processes across Thales. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software design Develop software primarily in C++ that follows software design and interface control descriptions/specifications and adheres to the software architectures written in UML Contribute to the development of software architectures that consider the constraints placed upon the system, write clear and concise software design definitions and record/capture design decisions/rationale Work collaboratively with other engineering functions to analyse solution/product level requirements and operational concepts, perform trade studies and contribute to a solution level architecture Contribute to the testing activity appropriate to the products Proactively be part of an Agile team and contribute to Agile ceremonies Support peer reviews of others work and generation of materials for major gate reviews Provide coaching and technical support to junior engineers Requirements Developed with C++ language as well as experience of working with bare metal and/or RTOS/OS in a real-time embedded environment (essential) Experience of working with test frameworks (e.g. GoolgeTest, GoogleMock) Experience of working with static analysis tools (e.g. Klocwork, Coverity) and test coverage tools (e.g. Bullseye). Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build & integration Have some understanding of common UML artefacts is desirable Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS) is desirable Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirable Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) We enable forces to gather timely, meaningful information so they can make thoughtful, decisive choices that safeguard communities. For more than 130 years, we've championed the development of Optronics for military, scientific and commercial applications. Our expertise covers three sectors: Air, Land and Sea. 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: . Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. 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!
