Technical Graduate 2025 - Space Defence Intelligence

Looking for a challenge Excitement Ready to own your career and make an impact from day one

At CGI our Early Careers opportunities put you in the drivers seat of your future. As a Technical Graduate youll join the forefront of innovation in the Space Defence & Intelligence sectors contributing to ground breaking projects that safeguard national security push the boundaries of space exploration and revolutionize intelligence systems. This is your chance to use your technical expertise to make a real difference.

The Role Technical Graduate (Space Defence & Intelligence)

With CGI you wont just be a cog in the machine youll be trusted with responsibility from the start. Whether youre coding complex software optimizing cybersecurity protocols managing nextgen infrastructure or testing cuttingedge systems your work will have a direct impact on missioncritical projects.

What Youll Be Doing:

Empowerment through Innovation:: From the very start you will play a key role in the development testing and delivery of technical solutions on our exciting SDI Projects.
Collaborate and Create:Work with a team of tech experts to solve realworld problems using your STEM background to drive innovation.
HandsOn Impact:Youll be working on cuttingedge technologies such as satellite navigation systems cybersecurity solutions and space exploration projects contributing directly to missioncritical outcomes for government and global organisations.

Why Choose CGIs SDI Sector

For nearly 50 years CGI has been a key player in Space Defence & Intelligence trusted by governments and global organizations to deliver solutions that drive innovation and protect critical infrastructure. Youll be working on some of the most exciting projects in the world including:

Satellite Navigation Systems:Helping develop the European Space Agencys Galileo system providing critical positioning services to millions worldwide.
Military Communications & Cybersecurity:Working with the UK Ministry of Defence for over 40 years. Developing secure networks to safeguard national security.
Space Exploration & Environmental Monitoring:Partnering with NASA and other agencies to contribute to earth observation satellites that monitor climate change.

Locations:

We recruit Technical Graduates for our Space Defence and Intelligence roles across the UK including Bristol Chippenham Gloucester Leatherhead Leicester Manchester London Surrey Reading Bristol Manchester Reading and Solihull.

As CGI is a consultancy you may be required to work in different locations so flexibility and a willingness to travel are key.

Why Join Us

Be Valued:Youll be part of a culture that celebrates diversity inclusion and collaboration where your unique perspective and ideas are recognised and contribute to the success of the team and the organisation.
Be empowered:Start with a structured Early Careers Induction Programme access 24/7 elearning and gain professional certifications to sharpen your expertise.
Be Collaborative:Our Student Kickstart Initiative will give you the chance to work with fellow graduates on creative and impactful projects beyond your daytoday role.

Benefits::

Along with a competitive salary and a1000 joining bonusyoull enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
Be an Owner:All CGI Partners are offered a stake and say in the business with a 3.5 matched share scheme making you an owner from day one.
Be Supported:Benefit from private medical insurance wellbeing programs and access to worldclass training to ensure you succeed.
Be Secure:A competitive pension plan to help secure your future.
Be Connected:Take advantage of our free sports and social clubs diversity networks and local office events helping you build connections and enjoy your time at CGI.

CGI is anunconditionally inclusive workplacewhere you are respected your voice is heard and you can be yourself. We were recognized in the Sunday TimesBest Places to Work List 2024and named one of theWorlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine.

What Were Looking For:

Minimum 2:2 degree (some roles may require a 2:1 depending on the business unit) in computer science engineering physics maths or a related STEM field.
Passion for technology and innovation.
Flexibility to travel and work on projects across the UK.
Due to the sensitive nature of projects within the SDI sector candidates must meet security clearance requirements. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

Technical Skills

A strong technical foundation with experience and/or knowledge of programming problemsolving data analysis or systems development would be beneficial for this role.

Including any of the following

Programming Languages:
Proficiency in languages such as:
C Java Python JavaScript C#

Systems & Tools:
Knowledge of or experience with:
Linux/Unix operating systems
Cloud Technologies (AWS Azure Google Cloud)
DevOps tools (e.g. Docker Kubernetes)
Version Control Systems (e.g. Git)
Machine Learning/AI technologies
Software Development: Understanding of software development methodologies including Agile and DevOps practices.
Networking & Cybersecurity: Familiarity with networking protocols firewalls VPNs and cybersecurity practices is a strong plus especially in defencerelated projects.
Database Knowledge: Skills in databases like SQL NoSQL or data analytics tool

• Communication (Oral/Written)

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and wellbeing and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.