Aerospace R&D Engineering Placement — 12 Months

GE Aerospace; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Cheltenham seeks a placement student for a 12‑month R&D placement, offering exposure to multi-disciplinary teams and a mix of design, analysis, and hands-on prototyping. You will contribute to next‑generation projects and gain experience across power, avionics, and software domains.

The role supports the Edison Engineering Development Programme, with coaching, mentoring, and a pathway to graduate opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently studying an Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical, Systems or Software Engineering Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree.
• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above.
• To be in your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement

Responsibilities

• Work on R&D projects with multi-disciplinary and international teams.
• Assist with design, analysis, testing and prototyping across the full product life cycle

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical, Systems or Software Engineering (Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree)

Job description

GE Aerospace in Cheltenham seeks a placement student for a 12‑month R&D placement, offering exposure to multi-disciplinary teams and a mix of design, analysis, and hands-on prototyping. You will contribute to next‑generation projects and gain experience across power, avionics, and software domains.

The role supports the Edison Engineering Development Programme, with coaching, mentoring, and a pathway to graduate opportunities.