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Quality & HSE Generalist Intern

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Thales

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Overview

Job details

  • €1,150 a month

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Internship contract

    Full-time hours.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Thales doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 21 days holiday.

  • 1150€ gross per month.

  • Flexible working hours.

  • Shorter working hours on Fridays and during 2 weeks of June, July & August.

  • Multidisciplinary and international environment, which will enrich you as a professional.

  • Based in Leganes, Madrid

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,

The role

Localizacion : Madrid, SpainThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

In Defence and security, armed forces, governments and global organisations entrust Thales with helping them achieve and maintain security, tactical superiority and strategic independence in the face of any type of threat. In an increasingly unpredictable world, governments rely on our expertise to protect their citizens and make the world safer, from designing smart sensors and connecting soldiers on the digital battlefield to delivering solutions that protect states, cities and critical infrastructures.

In Spain, Thales Sistemas is specialized in Command and Control systems, Tactical Communications and Modeling and Simulation addressing solutions in the domain of Defense and Security. Thales is the Spanish leader in tactical Land CIS (Communication and Information Systems) covering all the product life cycle (design, development, production, ILS). Based in Leganés, Thales Sistemas employs a highly specialized workforce of more than 100 people, most of them engineers that participate in the following activities:

  • Communications and Information Systems (CIS) to support Command function and Decision Making:

  • Embedded electronics for military aircraft

  • Tactical Communications

  • Radio Navigation Aids for air traffic

What you'll do

As part of the Quality & HSE team you will support Quality and HSE activities, both for the Integrated Management System, QHSE operational tasks and day-to-day management.

As a Q&HSE technician you will:

  • Assist in the management of Thales' document impact and processes in terms of standards and certifications.

  • Draft of the Management Review Report

  • Support in carrying out audits in any environment of the company and its suppliers and in Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety assurance on projects and tenders. Attend as observer to internal and external evaluations, as well as Lessons Learned exercises.

  • Monitor actions and indicators

  • Handle Quality and document management tools

Competences

Technical/functional skills:

  • Qualifications: Preferably a qualification associated with the Environment or Occupational Risk Prevention, or preferably Industrial Engineering or IT with a speciality associated with business processes.

  • Knowledge of MS-Office, preferably as an advanced user.

  • High level of English (preferably C1)

Other (advantage):

  • Knowledge of Process Management,

  • Knowledge of Environmental Management and associated legislation,

  • Knowledge of Quality Standards

  • Previous experience is not mandatory.

Behavioural skills:

  • Initiative to propose improvements in processes and/or tools

  • Leadership to carry out their role and defend their positions

  • Autonomy to manage their tasks

  • Adaptability and organisation

  • Interest in learning

  • Teamwork

What does the Talent Programme consist of?

At Thales we believe that the new generations are the drivers of change and, for this reason, we have developed a one-year full-time internship programme that we will complement with a Master's degree in Productivity, Adaptive Management and Innovation through the Nebrija University (distance learning).

Hiring process

Online application, recruiter review, one or more interviews with the recruiter and hiring manager, then offer 1 interview

About Thales

Thales is a global technology leader serving the Defense, Aerospace, Ground Transportation, and Security markets. With operations in 68 countries and over 81,000 employees, the group generated revenues of €18.4 billion in 2024. Thales designs and develops electrical and digital systems, including critical mission-critical information systems, for a wide range of applications from defense to civil aviation.

In Spain, Thales has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, employing over 1,000 people. The Spanish operations focus on engineering, cybersecurity, and digital services, offering a multicultural environment where international professionals can develop their careers. Thales is known for its strong commitment to talent development, offering international mobility opportunities and a wide range of technical and business roles, making it an attractive employer for professionals looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry
Defense and Electronics
Founded
1893
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Meudon, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Thales offers international mobility programs and a multicultural work environment, with English often used as the working language in its Spanish operations.
  • The company has a strong commitment to talent development, with structured graduate programs and internships (e.g., the 'Young Talent 2026-2027' program) that are open to international candidates.
  • Spain is a key hub for Thales' digital and cybersecurity activities, with the Madrid Delivery Center being a major engineering and innovation center.
  • Thales provides visa and relocation support for international hires, including assistance with work permits and the relocation process.
  • The company's Spanish operations are involved in high-tech sectors such as cybersecurity, digital identity, and aerospace, offering engineers and IT professionals the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.
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