About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight At GE Aerospace we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines components and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. Youll be part of a team that embraces your drive your curiosity and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly youll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Roles and Responsibilities

In the 12-month Research & Development (R&D) Placement you will work on R&D projects with multi-disciplinary and international teams. This is a Research Engineering role where youll develop the next generation of projects. The placement will be a mix of hands on analytical & testing working with a breadth of engineers providing you with exposure to the full life cycle.

We have a number of types of roles within this area here is a snapshot of them:

• Advanced Technology Organisation (ATO) in Cheltenham working on Research and Development (R&D) projects developing next-generation power & avionics systems technology. Successful candidates will be allocated based on their educational background and interests to one of our live R&D projects. Examples of areas of work: embedded software development electronics hardware design electrical/hybrid power system analysis and design application of AI to engineering challenges prototype design and test.

• Dowty Propellers Analysis Team - R & D Performance. This team works on R&D projects with multi-disciplinary and international teams in the field of propeller aerodynamics and acoustics. The placement will be a mix of hands on analytical and testing working with a breadth of engineers providing them with exposure to the full life cycle of propeller systems.

You will be guided by structured goals and objectives and will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team around you. We will guide you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE Aerospace experience. Your People Leader will offer coaching and mentoring and you will be provided with the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK.

This opportunity is offered in our Cheltenham & Gloucester (Dowty a GE Aerospace company) sites during the process we will ask you to share your location and role preferences.

With over 1600 employees Cheltenham is one of the largest GE Aerospace sites outside the USA and a major contributor to the local economy.

Our heritage dates back to 1940 yet our technology is cutting-edge. Located in the heart of Gloucestershire GE Aerospace Cheltenham focuses on the design development and manufacture of state-of-the-art aircraft power distribution and avionics systems for the global aviation industry. Our customers include all major aerospace manufacturers - covering commercial business jet and military applications. The scale and complexity of engineering projects at GE Aerospace Cheltenham offer our employees unique opportunities to work on major international projects developing critical aircraft systems that will be relied on by many people for decades to come.

At GE Aerospace we strive to be an employer of choice by offering internships apprenticeships mentoring and staff development programmes that create a workplace where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential.

Innovation a commitment to engineering excellence and leadership development places GE Aerospace Cheltenham as a pioneering force in building the future of flight.

Dowty a GE Aerospace company is based in Gloucestershire. It is a world-leading supplier of electronically controlled composite propeller systems for A wide range of civil and military applications including commercial airliners and military airlifters to multi-role seaplanes and marine hovercraft.

Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J the De-Haviland Dash 8-400 and the Leonardo C-27J.

Operated by a highly skilled workforce Dowtys in-house production expertise for composite blades includes application of resin transfer moulding processes which have been continuously evolved and perfected since 1976; and the use of braiding machines that rapidly and accurately apply the blades fibre outer layers.

This placement role is an intended pipeline to our Edison Engineering Development Progamme (EEDP) based in Cheltenham. Towards the end of the placement year we will open up graduate applications for our current placement students with an aim to securing a role prior to the end of their placement year.

Meaning you can head back into your final year at university with a graduate job offer in hand. All you need to do is secure a 21 degree or above!

If you love technology and desire a career in Engineering EEDP is for you. Edison Engineers understand and apply engineering fundamentals in the business environment and design analyse and test the technology that continues to innovate how the world flies sustainably. Find out more here you are passionate about R&D we would like to hear from you.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Currently studying an Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Electrical Systems or Software Bachelors or integrated Masters degree

• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above

• To be in your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement

Desired Characteristics

• Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects

• Organised & able to work towards deadlines

• Inspired and curious to learn

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Able to take ownership for projects

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Able to work as part of a team

A placement at GE Aerospace is an opportunity to learn while doing. At GE Aerospace youll work with business leaders in an atmosphere that will develop you while doing work that makes an immediate impact.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs.

• Non-contributory Pension

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection

• Private medical cover

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell

Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this the stages could include a video interview testing and MS Teams online interview. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated and understand what is next in the process.

If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best please email the team via .

Please note our applications will close on Friday 31st October but may close earlier dependant on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please only submit one application. If you submit multiple applications we will progress the most suitable one. If in future you are deemed to be suitable for other opportunities we will automatically consider you for these too.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities. Our placement roles are pipeline for our graduate roles so you would need the permanent right to work to be eligible. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.