Graduate Electrical Engineer

Thales Graduate Program

Our program focuses on developing talented graduates to help us deliver tomorrows high-tech solutions. Over the 18 months you will engage in on-the-job training, mentoring, a graduate project and structured learning modules.

There will be opportunities not only to become an expert in your discipline but also learn from the wider Thales business, gaining valuable exposure to a wide range of Thales leading solutions.  

Benefits @ Thales

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Profit Share
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

Our Team

Our Protected Vehicles team works closely with clients to design, manufacture, maintain and upgrade protected vehicles that keep people safe, all around the world. Our state-of-the-art workshops are set up to help us deliver Hawkei and Bushmaster military vehicles to strict defence standards – and set our people on rewarding career paths.

Your Role

Based in Eaglefarm, Brisbane on Jagera and Turrbul land, you can expect to rotate between multiple departments. On any one day you might

• Help to design, develop and validate components and systems for our defence vehicles
• Interpret our customer requirements and provide design solutions including engineering analysis and investigation
• Undertake learning and training activities to develop skills and experience as a Graduate Engineer

After experiencing multiple departments, we aim to find you a long-term role that suits your interests and experience.

Your Experience

What we value most from our graduates is a willingness to learn and the confidence to offer solutions, however there are a few other things you need to consider:

• Ideally degree qualified in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering, however we would consider Automotive or Aerospace
• A true desire to work in a diverse team towards a common goal
• Leadership experience demonstrated through previous employment or extra-curricular activities whilst studying university

We encourage you to apply

We recognise the recruitment process is a two way street. Therefore we aim to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision that Thales is the right place to launch your career! After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process.