Overview

In the 12-month Mechanical Engineering Placement, you'll gain skills and experience across all aspects of mechanical engineering, from requirements through concept to full product design, covering design and analysis. You will define test specifications and support physical tests. Ultimately, products you work on will move into production and gain flight hours.

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace advances 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. You will join a team that values drive, curiosity, and diverse ideas and perspectives, contributing to outcomes with impact on millions of lives globally.

Engineering

Engineering is central to our work. We seek talented, innovative engineers to help design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice heard and ideas to take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Roles and Responsibilities

In the 12-month Mechanical Engineering Placement, you will gain invaluable skills across engineering from requirements and design analysis to product design and defining test specifications. Depending on the role, you may work across the product development lifecycle, from new product introduction (NPI) to in-service support. We have different roles in this area; a brief snapshot is shown below.

• Materials and Process team at Dowty: focus on material data, planning, and executing material test programs, primarily for composite materials. This includes internal and external testing using physical and virtual methods. You will manage in-house test campaigns, oversee external suppliers and research partners, and develop test procedures and internal capabilities. You will conduct fractography and failure analysis of composite structures to support design and analysis validation.
• Hardware Mechanical Design team in Cheltenham: be part of a project team delivering all aspects of mechanical engineering that support the overall development of Power Distribution and Control Systems solutions. You will influence design decisions, material/process selections, and other aspects related to the design intent and production.
• Mechanical Engineering in Bristol: assist in the design, development, and testing of mechatronic systems and components. Support the integration of electronic control systems with mechanical systems and engage in R&D to explore new technologies and methodologies in mechatronics and beyond.

Guided by structured goals and objectives, you will deliver on inspiring projects with support from your People Leader and team. You will receive coaching and mentoring and have opportunities to connect with other placement students across the UK. This opportunity is offered at Bristol (Bristol Robotic Services), Cheltenham, and Gloucester (Dowty, a GE Aerospace company) sites, and you will be asked to share location preferences during the process.

GE Aerospace, Bristol Robotic Services (BRS) is a small, tight-knit office in Bristol, South West England. We are a team of around 50 professionals who collaborate to solve challenging aerospace problems. The work is rewarding, with opportunities to innovate bespoke solutions in a collaborative environment. Our offices are accessible by Filton Abbey Wood Station and regular bus routes.

We also have a large site in Cheltenham, one of the largest GE Aerospace sites outside the USA, focused on power distribution and avionics systems for the global aviation industry. Our heritage dates to 1940, and our technology is cutting-edge. At GE Aerospace Cheltenham, you will work on major international projects and develop critical aircraft systems for decades to come.

Our aim is to be an employer of choice by offering internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, and staff development programs that enable everyone to reach their potential. Innovation, engineering excellence, and leadership development position GE Aerospace Cheltenham at the forefront of building the future of flight. Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, is based in Gloucestershire and supplies electronically controlled, composite propeller systems for a wide range of applications. Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J, the De-Haviland Dash 8-400, and the Leonardo C-27J. Dowty’s in-house production expertise includes resin transfer moulding and braiding processes developed since 1976.

This placement role is an intended pipeline to our Edison Engineering Development Programme (EEDP) based in Cheltenham. Towards the end of the placement year, we open graduate applications for current placement students with the aim of securing a role before the end of the placement year. This means you can graduate with a job offer in hand upon return to university, pending achieving a 2:1 degree or above.

If you love technology and want a career in engineering, EEDP may be for you. Edison Engineers understand and apply engineering fundamentals in a business environment to design, analyze, and test technology that continues to innovate how the world flies sustainably. Learn more at: https://invent.ge/eedp

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently studying an Aerospace, Mechanical Design/Mechanical Analysis/Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering related Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree
• On track to achieve a 2:1 degree or above
• Penultimate year of study and plan to return to education after the placement

Desired Characteristics

• Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
• Organised and able to work toward deadlines
• Curious to learn and motivated
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Owns projects and demonstrates accountability
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Team-oriented

A GE Aerospace placement is an opportunity to learn by doing. You will work with business leaders in an environment that encourages development while making an immediate impact.

Total Reward

GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice, giving freedom, choice, and flexibility in how you receive benefits, with opportunities to save where possible. The following are included by default in the benefit fund, which you can tailor to your needs: Non-contributory Pension, Life Assurance, Group income protection, Private medical cover, and Holiday allowance of 26 days with option to buy or sell.

Recruitment Process

Applications begin with an initial CV submission. Stages may include a video interview, assessments, and an MS Teams online interview. The recruitment team will keep you updated throughout the process. If adjustments are needed to support your best performance, please email UKEarly.Careers@geaerospace.com. Applications close on Friday 31 October but may close earlier depending on volumes. Apply promptly. Only one application per candidate is allowed; we will consider you for other opportunities if suitable in the future.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, eligibility for the role or any offer may be affected. See the BPSS requirements for details.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. However, sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities, and permanent right to work is required for placement roles that lead to graduate opportunities. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Join GE Aerospace to move the aerospace industry forward and contribute to manufacturing components for engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, and unlocking new productivity opportunities.

Compensation Grade: OTHSAL