Overview
In the 12-month Electrical & Electronic Engineering Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of electrical and electronic engineering.
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'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives.
Engineering
Engineering is at the centre of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard, this is the opportunity for you.
Roles and Responsibilities
In the 12-month Electrical & Electronic Engineering Placement, you''ll gain invaluable skills and experience within the Test System Department or Electronic Hardware Department.
The Test System Department designs and develops state of the art custom test hardware and software, test harnesses and documentation for all up-and-coming avionics products being designed and built within our facility. You will work closely with third party manufacturing houses to produce TE to our requirements. We also design and manufacture a variety of smaller test boxes, breakout boxes and test cables to support NPI development.
Within Electronic Hardware Department you''ll apply your digital and analogue knowledge to active projects and gain invaluable skills and experience in design and development activities related to power distribution and control products.
You will be guided by structured goals and objectives with responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team. 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.
These opportunities are offered at our Cheltenham site.
With over 1,600 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; our technology is cutting-edge and 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 for decades to come.
GE Aerospace strives to be an employer of choice by offering internships, apprenticeships, mentoring and staff development programmes to create a workplace where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. Innovation, a commitment to engineering excellence and leadership development place GE Aerospace Cheltenham as a pioneering force in building the future of flight.
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 will open graduate applications for current placement students with the aim of 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 is a 2:1 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 https://invent.ge/eedp
If you are passionate about Electrical & Electronic Engineering, we would like to hear from you.
Qualifications/Requirements
* Currently studying an Electrical/Electronic Engineering related Bachelors or integrated Master''s degree
* On course to achieve 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, you''ll work with business leaders in an atmosphere that will develop you, while doing work that makes an immediate impact.
Total Reward
GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice, giving you freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner, the following are included by default in your benefit fund, which you can tailor to meet your needs:
* Non-contributory Pension
* Life Assurance
* Group income protection
* Private medical cover
* Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with a flexible option to buy or sell
Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. 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. When asked for location preferences, please indicate whether you would like to be considered for the Electronic Hardware Department or the Test Systems Department.
If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best, please email UKEarly.Careers@geaerospace.com.
Please note our applications will close on Friday 31st October but may close earlier depending on volumes. Apply soon 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 suitable for other opportunities, we will automatically consider you for these too.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If 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. See the BPSS requirements here.
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 current UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate who does require sponsorship is available. Sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities. Placement roles are pipelines for graduate roles, so you would need permanent right to work to be eligible. For more information, 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.
Additional Information
Compensation Grade: OTHSAL
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