2026 Engineering Student Placement (Electronics)

Electronics Student Placement

The Role

As an Electronics placement student you will be expected to support the design of state-of-the-art Systems that deliver world-class performance. You will be working and learning alongside a multi-disciplinary team of 35 Electronics Engineers who are some of the most experienced Engineers in the industry.

Your role could include requirements capture and analysis through to defining the system architecture and building testing and verifying that the solution meets the customers requirements.

The role requires working with the team to optimise the design through trade-offs studies analyses modelling and simulation to produce a best-in-class competitive product.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:
Studying in the penultimate year of a relevant Engineering Scientific or Numerate degree subject (BEng / BSc minimum)
Can demonstrate an understanding of basic electronic circuits
Some experience with electronics simulation or design tools
Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Self-motivated and able to use initiative
Team working skills

Values & Behaviours:
Goal orientated and delivery focussed
Displays innovation and self-motivation
Demonstrates dedication and determination against assigned tasks

The successful candidate must be a University student in their penultimate year of study able to work for Thales in the period between their penultimate and final year of study; starting by September 2026.

Connect with Fiona Tal Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held however if not currently held it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo achieve and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 some circumstances a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks

In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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