2026 Engineering Student Placement (Mechanical)
Thales
About this role
A 12-month Mechanical Engineering student placement at Thales UK based in Belfast, offering hands-on experience within a large Mechanical Design team. The role places the intern in an industry-leading defence and space environment working on weapon system, missile, and platform products. The placement lets students apply university learning to real-world engineering projects and supports career development within a global engineering group.
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Qualifications
About Thales
thalesgroup.comFrom Aerospace, Space, Defence to Security & Transportation, Thales helps its customers to create a safer world by giving them the tools they need to perform critical tasks
Recent company news
Thales GroupThales launches SkyDefender: the integral air and missile defence dome with Artificial Intelligence
1 week ago
Thales GroupThales launches STORM 2 to protect soldiers from drone threats
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ThalesThales Named One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers of 2026
3 weeks ago
Space Intel ReportThales Group: Space business grew 7.6% in 2025 on way to 7%+ margin in 2027; merger with Airbus, Leonardo on track
2 weeks ago
Thales GroupThales to recruit more than 9,000 new employees in 2026
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About Thales
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$54k – $75k
per year
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