Graduate Materials 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
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• 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 Above Water Systems team provides design services for commercial and naval ships – as well as providing in-service support capabilities. We’re proud to bolster Australia’s sovereign capability through operational support to our Navy. With ongoing training programs and a team of over 500, our people have room to grow and move as they make a meaningful contribution to Australia’s Defence.

Your Role

Located centrally in Woolloomooloo’s Garden Island, on Gadigal land you will provide advice and service with regard to engineering materials, properties and behaviour of these materials and their applications.

Some cool things you might get to do in this job:   

• Provide materials advice which supports the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) team
• Carrying out various materials tests as well as assisting in maintaining accreditation in a NATA accredited lab
• Work with navy vessels to document and assess condition of different parts of the ship
• Assisting and advising customers with materials technical issues and providing appropriate and practical solutions

Your Experience

What we value most from our graduates is a willingness to learn and the confidence to offer solutions, however the below will also come in handy:

• You are recently degree qualified in Material Science & Engineering or Chemical Engineering  
• 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.