Location: Belfast, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Mechanical Engineering Internship – 12 months – Direct EntryThales Advanced Weapon Systems designs, develops and manufactures low cost, high volume missile systems. With sites in Belfast, Crossgar and Thorney Island the company specialises in lightweight missiles and the integration of weapon systems into tactical platforms such as land vehicles, helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).An opportunity has arisen for a yearlong internship within our Mechanical Engineering group, working on the design and development of innovative technical solutions that meet customer requirements and business needs.The successful candidate will work as part of the Mechanical Engineering team on one of Thales Belfast’s multi-discipline programmes, gaining valuable experience within the discipline. Under the guidance of the Mechanical work package manager, the successful candidate will carry out the various Mechanical design/ development/ support tasks appropriate to the lifecycle phase of the product.Key Responsibilities:Creation of innovative design concepts for missile sub-systems and vehicle integration solutions using Catia V5.Generation of detailed drawings for the manufacture of high precision machined components.Generation of assembly drawings of electro/optical/mechanical systems and sub-systems.Interaction with stress, aerodynamics, manufacturing, procurement and supply base to ensure optimised, robust, cost effective designs.Participate in and contribute to company continuous improvement projects when required.Your skills and experienceCurrently undertaking a BSc/BEng (Hons) degree in mechanical engineeringAbility to communicate effectivelySelf motivated, innovative and willing to exercise initiativeAble to overcome barriers and make things happenTeam member working to team goalsIn 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.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!