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Career for Graduates

Jobs for graduates and trainee-programmes.

University graduates find the ideal starting point for a career with prospects at Rheinmetall. Direct entry or a specialized trainee-program offer the opportunity to actively participate in meaningful projects and to design solutions for a secure future. Rheinmetall specifically promotes young talent and offers structured development opportunities for graduates - individually and with a practical orientation.

Are you ready to take off with us?

Rheinmetall offers university graduates two attractive ways to start their career with prospects: direct entry for all those who already have a clear idea of their specialist area - or the structured trainee-programme, which offers broad orientation and targeted development opportunities for career starters.

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Direct entry vs. trainee programme

Feature Direct entry Trainee-Programm
Goal Rapid specialisation in a specialist area, direct contribution to projects Broad training, preparation for specialist/management positions, network building
Focus In-depth specialist knowledge, "learning on the job" Overview of business areas, structured training, project work
Duration Temporary / permanent entry Usually 12 months
Structure Integration into a fixed team/department Rotation through various departments/locations, fixed programme structure
Mentoring Yes, by a contact person within the team/department Yes, by a dedicated mentor for the entire duration of the programme
International experience Possible, depending on position/project Often a fixed component or option
Ideal profile Graduates with a clear specialist focus, often with relevant practical experience Graduates (mainly from engineering, natural sciences and economics) with a desire for broad orientation and development

At Rheinmetall, we are looking for university graduates who not only have sound technical knowledge, but also enjoy taking on responsibility and contributing their ideas to the design of future-oriented technologies.

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Sought-after profiles

We look forward to receiving applications from a wide range of disciplines, including the following:

Engineering: e.g. mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering

Computer science / IT: e.g. software development, system integration, cybersecurity, data science

Economics: e.g. business administration with a focus on controlling, purchasing, human resources or marketing

Natural sciences: e.g. physics or chemistry

Your profile: personality counts

In addition to your professional qualifications, we particularly value your personality. Applicants who fit in particularly well with us:

  • enjoy working in a team and want to achieve common goals.
  • think for themselves, take responsibility and act in a solution-orientated manner.
  • are interested in new topics and technologies.
  • are open to new perspectives and have a desire for change.
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At Rheinmetall, career starters find an environment that enables development, offers orientation and at the same time gives them the freedom to contribute their own strengths. As an international technology group with clear goals for the future, Rheinmetall combines modern working conditions with open cooperation and targeted support.

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Helping to shape the future

Career starters at Rheinmetall work on projects that will shape the everyday life of tomorrow - e.g. in the areas of security technology or sustainable solutions. Topics such as CO₂ neutrality by 2035 play an important role here.

Global player with local roots

As an internationally active group with over 170 locations worldwide, Rheinmetall offers a wide range of employment opportunities and international prospects. At the same time, the company is strongly rooted in Germany, with numerous locations nationwide.

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We focus on your development

Rheinmetall invests specifically in the development and promotion of its employees. A professional induction process, supported by a digital onboarding tool, ensures a successful start. The flexible career model supports individual career paths as a specialist, manager or project manager. The Rheinmetall Academy offers extensive further training opportunities.

We have received many awards

Numerous awards confirm this: Rheinmetall is one of the most attractive employers for young professionals - especially in technical and IT-related fields.

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Universum

Germany's most attractive employers

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Charta der Vielfalt

Unterzeichnet in 2017

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FINANCIAL TIMES

Leader in Diversity 2025, Rang 24

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trendence

Top-Arbeitgeber Fachkräfte Technik

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EUPD RESEARCH

Corporate Health Award

Rheinmetall offers a complete package of additional services and benefits that create attractive conditions for starting a career.

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ATTRACTIVE REMUNERATION

Rheinmetall offers attractive basic remuneration, supplemented by variable components and profit-sharing. The employee share program also enables participation in the company's success.

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PRECAUTION & SECURITY

The company supports employees with the "Rheinmetall Plus 2.0" company pension scheme. Rheinmetall also offers a secure job in a future-oriented technology group.

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WORK-LIFE-BALANCE

Flexible working time models and the option of mobile working promote a good work-life balance. The VIVA family service offers support with family matters.

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HEALTH

Comprehensive company health management with prevention, sports and fitness programs. Subsidized company restaurants ensure good catering.

The application process at Rheinmetall is transparent and takes place exclusively online.

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Application

Find your desired position in our job portal and apply with your complete documents.

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Application check

Our recruiting team will review your documents and then get in touch with you - by phone or e-mail.

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Examination by the specialist area

If the profile matches, we will forward your application to the relevant department.

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Personal Conversation

Your application has convinced us! We look forward to getting to know you in a personal or virtual meeting.

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Decision

Does it suit both sides? All contractual details will now be clarified and you will receive your employment contract.

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Welcome!

We wish you a successful start at Rheinmetall!

Do you still have questions about the process?

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40476 Dusseldorf

Germany

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