We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

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

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

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 enjoy seeing your work come to life on a variety of vessels.

Some daily tasks you can expect to do are: 

• Undertake activities like Combat System design, development, integration and testing

• Ensure adequate recording, investigation, analysis and tracking, through to resolution of trouble reports

• Conducting data analysis in support of customer/end user activities, including operator training, system performance assessments and system grooming

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

• Recently degree qualified in any Engineering discipline  

• 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.

Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

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.

Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

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 enjoy seeing your work come to life on a variety of vessels.

Some daily tasks you can expect to do are: 

•  Engineering analysis on naval platforms (onboard and offboard)

• The preparation of detailed designs, specifications and material requirements  

• Gain exposure to a variety of electrical engineering including power engineering and control systems

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

• Recently degree qualified in Electrical 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.

Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

The Role: Senior Electrical Engineer

Are you ready to lead the charge in engineering excellence? We're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and waterfront engineering support for both onboard and onshore Naval Capabilities. This pivotal role requires holding Level 3 Engineering Authority, offering you the chance to make a tangible impact on cutting-edge projects and in-service capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Waterfront electrical engineering support for onboard and onshore Naval Capabilities.
• Ensure design compliance with technical requirements, cost, and schedule.
• Attain Design Authority signatory status and Chartered status from Engineers Australia
• Develop engineering task plans including staffing, cost, schedule and material requirements.
• Work along with broad range of stakeholders to ensure project and task success.
• Monitor and ensure quality and system safety requirements are met.
• Share knowledge and experience to enhance team competence and growth.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in Electrical Systems design and support.
• Proficiency in CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and technical writing.
• Strong analytical skills and safety/risk management knowledge.
• Strong technical skills and broad exposure to technical issues.
• Experience in shipbuilding, repair, and Navy systems.

Benefits @ Thales

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance.
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment.
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave.
• Veterans Leave.
• Novated Lease options.
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work.
• Personal & professional training development opportunities.

Good to Know

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.  To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

For more information on Thales visit us @ThalesCareers on Instagram. #LI-SG1

Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.