GE Aerospace Systems Engineering – 12 Month Placement

Summary In the 12-month Systems Engineering Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of systems engineering from requirements capturing, system design and verification.

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 .   You’ll   be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives .    Most importantly,   you’ll   share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!     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 and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.     Roles and Responsibilities     In the 12-month   Systems Engineering   Placement,   you'll   gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of systems engineering from requirements capturing, system design and verification . You could be helping with gaining and   maintaining   network connectivity and providing support services to customers or process improvement using IT systems internally.     We have   several   types or roles in this area:     Control Systems   ( Dowty) -   within a multi-disciplinary engineering team at Dowty Propellers, supporting the business in meeting customer requirements, quality, schedule, and cost across new applications, R&D, and in-service product support. Key responsibilities include defining requirements for propeller control systems within industry-standard systems and safety engineering frameworks proposing cost-effective control system   solutions and   analysing system performance using simulation environments that integrate propeller, engine, and airframe elements. You create requirements for control units for subcontract design and manufacture, define and support verification testing of propeller control systems, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure implementation and maintenance   of GE Aerospace compliance standards and policies.   Systems Engineering   (Cheltenham)   - end-to-end experience of the systems engineering lifecycle for safety-critical aerospace products such as controllers, displays, and   aircraft   power distribution systems. You will work with customers to capture, write, and manage requirements, ensuring full traceability, and then define and execute verification and validation activities through hands-on lab testing, integration tests, and analysis of results. The role supports certification and safety by contributing to evidence for aviation authorities and working to industry standards. You will collaborate across hardware,   software, safety, and certification teams,   participate   in technical reviews with internal and external stakeholders, and apply lean engineering principles to drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and quality.     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   and   Gloucester (Dowty, a GE Aerospace company) sites , during the process we will ask you to share your location and role preferences.     With over 1,700