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At Thales, we don’t just imagine the future; we build it. As a global leader in advanced technologies in defense, aerospace, digital identity, and security, we’re looking for driven young professionals to help us push boundaries. If you’re a recent graduate with a technical Master’s degree, passionate about engineering, and eager to lead, our Tech & Management Traineeship is your launchpad.

Our fourth generation of Thales trainees will start in October 2025! And you could be one of them.  

As a Thales trainee you will be trained for a steep learning curve, to advance your career within Thales quickly. We will provide you with the tools to grow into an internal position with impact. Not just during one assignment, mind you, since you will work on three interdisciplinary assignments within approximately 1,5 year. And when you're done? You'll land a challenging job within the engineering department of Thales!

• a young and ambitious talent with 0-3 years work experience? 
• in possession of a Master’s degree in a technical field (Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, etc.). 
• passionate about technology and innovation, but also ambitious to lead people and projects?
• proactive, resilient, curious, and comfortable operating in dynamic, complex environments?
• fluent in English (written and spoken)?
• flexible to work mainly based in Hengelo but from other locations within the EU as well?
• a national of one of the countries eligible for screening? *

* In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

• A full employment contract with Thales Netherlands from day one (20 months duration). 
• A clear career path towards engineering and leadership roles. 
• A competitive salary and flexible benefits à la carte package, incl. 40 vacation days 
• Intensive leadership development through the Ormit Talent program. 
• Personal coaching, mentorship, and regular peer group learning. 
• The opportunity to shape your future in an international, innovative, and high-tech environment. 
• A chance to make a real impact: creating safer societies through cutting-edge technology.

In just 20 months, you’ll jump into three exciting assignments across different parts of Thales Netherlands — it’s fast, it’s challenging, and it’s the ultimate growth sprint. Your journey will start at our headquarters in Hengelo and may continue across various sites — possibly even abroad, depending on project availability and business needs. 

You’ll work on real-world projects in fields like starting within the Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) department, and moving through other departments such as industry or business operations. You'll gain critical technical knowledge while developing your leadership and management capabilities. It’s a unique opportunity to get to know Thales inside and out before launching your career in an engineering role that fits you best. 

Meanwhile, you’ll follow a personal development program led by Ormit Talent, designed to grow your leadership skills, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management abilities.

"As a thales trainee you get to quickly and broadly orientate yourself within the organization. The work is challenging, the guidance is good and together with the other trainees we form a close team."

- Kevin

Applications are open for our fourth trainee’s generation starting October 2025.

Recruitment and selection are carried out in collaboration with Ormit Talents.

Take the following into account:

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CV selection and cognitive abilities test & personality questionnaire (online)

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Match and theme interviews 

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Assessment in Hengelo

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Offer, contract and matching process

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Start: 

October 1, 2025

With 80,000 talented professionals across 68 countries, we stand as one of the largest high-tech employers in the fields of safety and security. In the Netherlands, our team of 2,800 employees is spread across Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven, Amersfoort, and Hengelo (our headquarters). Collaborating with a comprehensive network of knowledge partners, customers, and suppliers, we innovate and develop cutting-edge technologies. Our projects include naval radar systems, cybersecurity solutions, advanced transportation systems, communication equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, and pioneering radar technology research and development in partnership with TU Delft.

We think outside rather than inside the box

And we like to give you all the space you need. This means what you will get with us is not just a job, but a career

Working the way you want

Equal opportunities, inclusiveness and an informal culture an essential part of our success. But your health and happiness are also very important to us. We offer you the flexibility to do what works best for you.

Something for everyone

Our culture is a very open one. From drinking coffee at our internal Starbucks café to a ski trip with our international Young Employee Society... and from interesting lunch lectures to going for a drink with new employees – you will find something for everyone here. And because you are so involved with and committed to Thales, you not only get a (very) good salary, but also 40 days off a year. And that’s a fact.

Develop your talents

Lifelong learning is a motto that fits us like a glove. We like giving you the opportunity to get the best out of yourself.

Building a future we can all trust

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