GE Aerospace Software Engineering - 12 Month Placement
Job Description Summary
In the 12-month Software Engineering Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of software engineering from software design and integration to testing.
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 Software Engineering Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills by working as part of a team during part of (or multiple parts) the Development Life Cycle. Depending on your skillset and role requirements, you will develop your programming languages skills in (but not limited to) Java, C, C++, C#, Python, Raspberry Pi and/or Arduino.
You could be analyzing requirements, designing an application, or defining a test specification or supporting configuration management, database development and system monitoring, engaging with internal and external customers and third-party vendors.
We have several different types of roles in different teams:
- On Wing Technology (Bristol) - developing intuitive, responsive user interfaces for aerospace applications using modern web technologies. You will design and implement user-facing features with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, working closely with UI/UX designers to turn wireframes into high-quality code and ensure designs are technically feasible. The role involves collaborating with back-end developers to integrate front-end components, participating in agile practices (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), engaging in code reviews and best practices, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and staying current with emerging software development trends and technologies.
- Software Engineering (Cheltenham) - use good engineering practice and AI tools to improve project outcomes across Quality, Delivery, and Cost: You strengthen code quality by following agreed coding standards, actively participating in code reviews, and suggesting maintainability improvements that help reduce long-term cost. You contribute to continuous improvement by engaging in team retrospectives and capturing changes that lower defects and delays, improving both Quality and Delivery. You build systems thinking by joining cross-team projects, learning how upstream and downstream changes affect Delivery, Quality, and Cost.
- Software Tools (Cheltenham) - maintains, supports, and improves the engineering toolchains used across NPI projects.
- Test Systems (Cheltenham) - you will train up to be safe in Lab and Production areas, learn full software development lifecycle processes and adhere to them.
- Engineering Operations Power portfolio (Cheltenham) - provide support across digital transformation activities, helping to drive automation, simplification, and optimization of business processes.
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.
Locations
This opportunity is offered in our Bristol (Bristol Robotic Services) and Cheltenham sites, during the process we will ask you to share your location and role preferences.
GE Aerospace, Bristol Robotic Services (BRS) is a small tight-knit office located in Bristol, South West England. We are a team of approximately 50 talented, dedicated, and hardworking employees who collaborate to solve very interesting challenges in the aerospace industry. Every day at BRS is unique. Given the small size of the company, it is very clear to see the impact your work makes.
With over 1,700 employees, GE Aerospace based in Cheltenham is one of the largest sites outside the USA and a major contributor to the local economy. Our heritage dates back to 1940 yet our technology is cutting-edge.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Currently studying a Computer Science/Web Development/Artificial Intelligence/Data Science/Mathematics/Human-Computer Interaction/Graphic Design/Embedded Software/Software Engineering/Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s Degree
- Passionate about Software Engineering
- Programming experience in at least one of C#, Java, or Python, with willingness to work across more than one language
- 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, you'll 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 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.
- Non-contributory Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible options 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 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.
Please note our applications will close on Saturday 31st October but may close earlier depending on application volumes. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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Job Description Summary
In the 12-month Software Engineering Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of software engineering from software design and integration to testing.
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 Software Engineering Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills by working as part of a team during part of (or multiple parts) the Development Life Cycle. Depending on your skillset and role requirements, you will develop your programming languages skills in (but not limited to) Java, C, C++, C#, Python, Raspberry Pi and/or Arduino.
You could be analyzing requirements, designing an application, or defining a test specification or supporting configuration management, database development and system monitoring, engaging with internal and external customers and third-party vendors.
We have several different types of roles in different teams:
- On Wing Technology (Bristol) - developing intuitive, responsive user interfaces for aerospace applications using modern web technologies. You will design and implement user-facing features with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, working closely with UI/UX designers to turn wireframes into high-quality code and ensure designs are technically feasible. The role involves collaborating with back-end developers to integrate front-end components, participating in agile practices (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), engaging in code reviews and best practices, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and staying current with emerging software development trends and technologies.
- Software Engineering (Cheltenham) - use good engineering practice and AI tools to improve project outcomes across Quality, Delivery, and Cost: You strengthen code quality by following agreed coding standards, actively participating in code reviews, and suggesting maintainability improvements that help reduce long-term cost. You contribute to continuous improvement by engaging in team retrospectives and capturing changes that lower defects and delays, improving both Quality and Delivery. You build systems thinking by joining cross-team projects, learning how upstream and downstream changes affect Delivery, Quality, and Cost.
- Software Tools (Cheltenham) - maintains, supports, and improves the engineering toolchains used across NPI projects.
- Test Systems (Cheltenham) - you will train up to be safe in Lab and Production areas, learn full software development lifecycle processes and adhere to them.
- Engineering Operations Power portfolio (Cheltenham) - provide support across digital transformation activities, helping to drive automation, simplification, and optimization of business processes.
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.
Locations
This opportunity is offered in our Bristol (Bristol Robotic Services) and Cheltenham sites, during the process we will ask you to share your location and role preferences.
GE Aerospace, Bristol Robotic Services (BRS) is a small tight-knit office located in Bristol, South West England. We are a team of approximately 50 talented, dedicated, and hardworking employees who collaborate to solve very interesting challenges in the aerospace industry. Every day at BRS is unique. Given the small size of the company, it is very clear to see the impact your work makes.
With over 1,700 employees, GE Aerospace based in Cheltenham is one of the largest sites outside the USA and a major contributor to the local economy. Our heritage dates back to 1940 yet our technology is cutting-edge.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Currently studying a Computer Science/Web Development/Artificial Intelligence/Data Science/Mathematics/Human-Computer Interaction/Graphic Design/Embedded Software/Software Engineering/Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s Degree
- Passionate about Software Engineering
- Programming experience in at least one of C#, Java, or Python, with willingness to work across more than one language
- 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, you'll 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 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.
- Non-contributory Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible options 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 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.
Please note our applications will close on Saturday 31st October but may close earlier depending on application volumes. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.
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, 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.
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.
