Aviation Electrical

3 weeks ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Full time
Job Description SummaryIn the 12-month Electrical & Electronic Engineering Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of electrical and electronic engineering.Job Description

About Us

At GE Aviation, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Our rich history of inventing the future of flight, our continual investment in research and development, and our talented and innovative people will enable us to rise to the challenge of building a world that works with industry-leading technology and innovation. In fact, we're already developing our next-generation of technologies to achieve greater fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions with an ambition to be a net-zero company by 2050.

Working at GE Aviation means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, curiosity, and ability to question the status quo to a collaborative and diverse team. It means you will have ideas and we will listen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart people. Work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters.

Here are just a few of the reasons you will want to consider a career with us:

  • You will help solve the global challenge of how the world flies sustainably. Do work real work with a real purpose.
  • Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.
  • Learn from the best minds who also want to learn from you.
  • Earn merit-based rewards and incentives.
  • Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Roles and Responsibilities

In the 12-month Electrical & Electronic Engineering Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of electrical and electronic engineering, including customer engagement, requirements analysis, supporting with the design of machines and generators for multiple markets, defining a test specification, performing software product configuration and systems/customer acceptance testing, delivering training and consultancy services and getting involved in project work.

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 Aviation 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.

If you are passionate about Electrical & Electronic Engineering, we would like to hear from you.

This opportunity is offered in our Cheltenham site.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Currently studying or recently achieved an Electrical/Electronic Engineering bachelor's or master's degree
  • Keen interest in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Desired Characteristics

  • Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
  • Organized & 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 Aviation is an opportunity to learn while doing. At GE Aviation, you'll work with business leaders in an atmosphere that will develop you, while doing work that makes an immediate impact.

Useful Information

  • All placements are available to students and recent graduates who can start a placement between June to August 2023, for a duration of 12 months.
  • Application deadline is 28th of February 2023. However, we review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply ASAP. Vacancies will close once filled.
  • The selection stages include online assessments, video interview and a final round interview.
  • 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.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our 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

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. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required 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

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No



  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    Job Description Summary Working as part of a multi-disciplined and dynamic team, the candidate will perform a key role designing and developing power distribution product across a range of programs within GE Aerospace. The successful candidate will apply their experience and expertise to understand product requirements and provide robust engineering...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    Job Description Summary The role is a FGAS engineer with strong mechanical, electrical and analytical skills. As part of the role, you will work on environmental testing chambers, air conditioning systems, chillers, vibration systems, industrial ovens, wash tanks and other manufacturing equipment. Duties will focus primarily on preventative and reactive...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    Job Description SummaryRole Summary/PurposeThis role encompasses all engineering disciplines with exposure to various mechanical systems, electrical systems, electronic systems, products, and technologies. Working within the Sustainment Engineering team, the Test Systems Support Engineer provides through-life technical support for those test systems used in...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation Full time

    Job Description SummaryThe role is a FGAS engineer with strong mechanical, electrical and analytical skills.As part of the role, you will work on environmental testing chambers, air conditioning systems, chillers, vibration systems, industrial ovens, wash tanks and other manufacturing equipment. Duties will focus primarily on preventative and reactive...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    Job Description Summary Role Summary The F-35 team is growing and an opportunity has arisen for a Customer Program Leader to lead/support the ongoing the F-35 Remote/Input Output (RIO) & Standby Flight Display (SFD) program with specific duties associated with ownership of production contracts. The role sits within the UK Electrical Power systems business...

  • Lead Engineer

    3 days ago


    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    Job Description Summary An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Lead Test Systems Sustainment Engineer in the Power, Displays and Controllers Test Systems group. As an Advanced Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the continued support of Test Equipment that is employed in a production environment across the Avionics and Power Supply Chain...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GlobalTech Recruitment Full time

    Mechanical Technician, fitter Aircraft, Aerospace, AviationContract, immediate with 6 monthly extensions£competitive hourly rate outside IR35Fitter, technician, mechanical, aircraft, aviation, aerospaceAs an Aircraft Mechanical Technician, you will build, commission and test aircraft and related sub systems. You will also assist with the complete...

  • Mechanical Fitter

    4 days ago


    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GlobalTech Recruitment Full time

    Mechanical Technician, fitter - Aircraft, Aerospace, AviationContract, immediate with 6 monthly extensions£competitive hourly rate - outside IR35Fitter, technician, mechanical, aircraft, aviation, aerospaceAs an Aircraft Mechanical Technician, you will build, commission and test aircraft and related sub-systems. You will also assist with the complete...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation Full time

    Job Description SummaryReady to take your #engineering career to new heights? From the Dassault Future Falcon to the Boeing 777X, from the F35 Joint Strike Fighter to new exciting hybrid electric opportunities the momentum at GE Aerospace has never been greater This role is perfect for anyone looking to grow their career as a Reliability, Maintainability and...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    Job Description Summary The Executive Supply Chain Leader is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the GE Aerospace Facility in Cheltenham (England). This role demands exceptional leadership, technical expertise in manufacturing, and a relentless focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Job Description...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation Full time

    Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Systems Verification Team Leader to join our team in Cheltenham, UK. The ideal candidate will lead a team responsible for verifying complex aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. The role requires a deep understanding of aerospace regulations,...

  • Pension Lead

    4 days ago


    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    The role requires a deep understanding of aerospace regulations, communication protocols, electrical engineering principles, and project management methodologies. You will be joining an inclusive and diverse team of experienced technical systems and software engineers who care about ensuring full lifecycle completeness and consistency. We are committed to...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Aeropeople Ltd Full time £32,000 - £38,000

    Job Description Job Title: Electronic Repair Technician Our client is looking for an Electronic Repair Technician (various experience levels will be considered) to join their team just outside of Cheltenham. Established more than 60 years ago, they are the partner of choice for aerospace customers and OEM's around the world supporting and supplying...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Full time

    Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionAt the Power Distribution and Controls Centre of Excellence based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, we design & develop systems for aircraft power distribution and controls. Our engineers are working on: researching cutting edge technologies for tomorrows products, looking for ways to adapt existing technologies to solve...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Full time

    Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionAt the Power Distribution and Controls Centre of Excellence based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, we design & develop systems for aircraft power distribution and controls. Our engineers are working on: researching cutting edge technologies for tomorrows products, looking for ways to adapt existing technologies to solve...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    The F-35 team is growing and an opportunity has arisen for a Customer Program Leader to lead/support the ongoing the F-35 Remote/Input Output (RIO) & Standby Flight Display (SFD) program with specific duties associated with ownership of production contracts. The role sits within the UK Electrical Power systems business of GE Aerospace, reporting to the F-35...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    You will demonstrate good people leadership skills, provide technical updates, advice, and guidance to all stakeholders, whilst completing Root Cause Analysis of complex problems to provide appropriate solutions, owning allocated Corrective Actions across all product portfolios. You will demonstrate good people leadership skills, provide technical updates,...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Aeropeople Ltd Full time £70,000

    Job Description Job Title: Senior Sales Consultant Our client is looking for a Senior Sales Consultant to join their team. Established more than 60 years ago, they are the partner of choice for aerospace customers and OEM's around the world supporting and supplying established aircraft parts. With capabilities spanning various aerospace sectors, their...


  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Akkodis Full time

    Systems Verification EngineerHybrid Working (Cheltenham 3 days per week)Contract Opportunity - Available Immediately(Also available on perm/Fixed term contract if preferred)Due to expansion of projects in the Systems Engineering team Akkodis are looking for Verification Engineers to join us to help deliver client projects in the aerospace sector, on behalf...