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About Thales Group

Thales Group is inventing the future, right here, right now. They design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. They solve complicated problems by combining their experience in the market with their leading research and development capabilities.

Your role

As a Graduate Hardware Engineer you will work in the Protected Vehicles business focused on the design, manufacture service and support of defence vehicles which include the iconic Bushmaster and Hawkei!

This program is rotational in nature and you can expect to:

• Help to design, develop and validate components and systems for the defence vehicles
• Interpret the customer requirements and provide design solutions which include engineering analysis and investigation
• Conduct prototyping, trials and demonstrations of solutions
• Undertake learning and training activities to develop skills and experience as a graduate engineer

Training & development

The Thales Graduate Program is a two-year program. What makes them different from the rest?  

• Thales offers a specialist program where you can expect to become an expert in your field
• They offer all graduates permanent roles at Thales – they aim to develop you for the future
• You will experience multiple graduate days and site visits in their Sydney and Melbourne locations
• A structured learning and development program sees you supported throughout your journey
• their mentor program ensures their graduates are supported by the best and brightest in their business

Underpinning its professional development policy is a full array of training programmes by Thales’s in-house university. Clearly defined processes are in place to ensure that each Thales manager meets regularly with individual employees to review their career aspirations and professional development prospects. 

Benefits

Thales offers competitive benefits and compensation packages as well as many additional employee perks such as:

1. Medical, dental, and vision coverage
2. Paid employee, spousal, and dependent life insurance
3. Employee short and long-term disability
4. Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts

Career progression

The Graduate Program consists of various learning modules in different locations nationally. These are structured training modules, self-directed learning activities and on-the-job training, giving you exposure to all the different areas of the business. As part of the graduate development program, graduates can work in project teams and develop innovative solutions for business and customer-related problems. 

To learn more, watch this video.

Work life balance

Flexible working arrangements have always been part of Thales’ DNA. Their flexibility framework formalises the company’s approach to embracing work-life balance, ensuring its people can tailor it to their needs, the needs of their team, and the needs of its customers. 

Culture & vibe

In the ever-evolving global workplace, Thales firmly believes that simply having a diverse workforce is not enough; they have to create an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential regardless of origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, culture, educational background, religion, or disability.

To know more about what it's like to work at Thales, watch this video:

About you

Requirements:

• Recent degree qualification in mechatronics, electrical, electronics, mechanical, aerospace, automotive or manufacturing engineering with a minimum credit average, or be in the final year of completing for graduation
• You are an engineering enthusiast!
• You are a natural leader and this shows through part-time work or extra-curricular activities whilst studying university
• You easily build relationships and have strong communication skills both written and verbal
• You love working in a team environment and value diversity
• You are curious by nature, focused on the result and love to keep continuously learning!

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from Thales Group opens again.

Sources

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• thalesgroup.com
• thalestct.com
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