Thales Technology Internship: Software Development, Testing & IT Operations
- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Internship
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Not required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About the role
Are you ready to kickstart your journey in technology with an internship that truly matters? At Thales, we don’t just build software, we build solutions that make the world safer and smarter. Join our 3-month paid internship and immerse yourself in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your ideas will shape the future.
Who You Are:
- A tech enthusiast passionate about coding, testing, and IT operations
- Creative, resourceful, and driven to find smart solutions
- Adaptable and thrive when working both independently and collaboratively
- Eager to learn from experts and contribute boldly
Your Mission:
- Collaborate within agile teams to develop scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions
- Design, develop, and integrate exciting new features into cutting-edge products
- Support system design efforts and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle
- Test, troubleshoot, and fine-tune software to meet real-world demands
- Use and expand your skills in DevOps practices to streamline operations
What You Bring:
- Currently enrolled in Computer Science or a related field
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software tools like Git and Jira
- Experience in programming languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript (Angular, React) or DevOps skills
- Comfortable working in UNIX/Linux environments using shell commands
- Strong communication skills in English and a team-oriented mindset
At Thales, your contribution has a purpose. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build meaningful connections, and grow your skillset alongside talented professionals passionate about innovation. Ready to transform your potential into impact? Join us today.
The recruitment and selection process will begin in April-May 2027 for the internship program next summer.
At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.
Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.
