GE Aerospace Digital Technology - 12 Month Placement

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Our work contributes to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. We are a team that embraces drive, curiosity, and unique ideas and perspectives, sharing pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

Digital Technology (DT) Placement

This 12-month placement offers invaluable skills and experience in either business or technical areas of Information Technology. You will gain hands-on experience in IT operations, project management, data analytics, and software development, working on exciting projects to improve business processes, support IT systems, and drive digital transformation.

Potential Role Areas:

• Digital Technology (Cardiff): Develop a Digital Toolset to drive productivity, leading projects using GE Toolset and new Analytics Tools. Partner with business functions to understand requirements and translate them into Operational Tools.
• Digital Technology (Caledonian): Develop prototype local applications for SQDIP improvements.
• DT Technology and Operations Team (Cheltenham): Provide support for iPhone and iPad devices, including setup, upgrades, compliance, and issue resolution. Manage requests for new network port installations, remote access, and GUEST WiFi changes, and assist users with supply chain applications. Responsibilities include managing a Raspberry Pi-based signage solution (procurement, build, configuration), supporting application deployments and upgrades, and managing small-scale equipment deployments and installations.
• Digital Technology (Dowty): Improve how the business uses data and digital technologies to drive better decisions and performance. Enhance data maturity by improving data quality, structure, standardization, governance, and accessibility. Work with business and digital teams to develop dashboards and visualizations for key metrics. Gather, clean, validate, and analyze data to support operational and strategic decisions. Identify opportunities where AI can create business value and build business cases for adoption. Research digital and AI trends, evaluate AI use cases for impact, feasibility, risks, and data readiness. Lead or coordinate a digital technology project from scope definition through milestone tracking and stakeholder communication. Support cross-functional collaboration and contribute to process improvements.
• Cyber Security (Cheltenham): Work across Intelligence, Enterprise Vulnerability Management, Insider Threat, External Threat, and Digital Forensics. Spend two months in each area, gaining an understanding of daily operations and delivering a small project. Focus on one chosen area for the final two months. Receive training and hands-on experience with cyber tools, explore topics such as malware analysis and networking, and participate in Cyber Capture the Flag events.
• Engineering Leadership (Cheltenham) - Data and Digital: A data and digital-focused role embedded in engineering, closely linked to supply chain and factory operations. Support initiatives such as Product Cost Hoshin Kanri, Defect PSR, and zero-defect improvement activities using data analytics, digital tools, and AI/advanced analytics. Analyze product cost and defect data, build dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, Excel), explore AI methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Develop defect analytics tools, use AI/ML for defect pattern recognition and risk scoring, participate in Genba at the factory, and help shape data pipelines and visual management.

This placement is ideal for students who want to grow their skills and gain valuable experience in digital technology. You will be guided by structured goals and objectives, with responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team. Coaching and mentoring will be provided, along with opportunities to connect with other placement students across the UK.

This opportunity is offered in our Cardiff, Caledonian (Prestwick, Scotland), Cheltenham and Gloucester (Dowty) sites. Location and role preferences will be requested during the application process.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Currently studying an Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Management, IT Project Management, Cyber Security, ICT, Software Engineering, or Digital Technology Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree.
• Passionate about Digital Technology.
• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of full-stack development tools, SQL and Python.

Total Reward

GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice. Default benefits include:

• 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

The recruitment process includes an initial CV application, followed by a video interview, testing, and an MS Teams online interview. You will be kept updated by the recruitment team at every stage.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained. UK Security Clearance (SC) may also be required for some roles and may be restricted to British Nationals. Failure to obtain clearance may result in ineligibility or withdrawal of an offer.

Right to Work

Sponsorship is not available for these Early Careers opportunities. You would need the permanent right to work in the UK to be eligible.

Application Deadline

Applications will close on Saturday 31st October, but may close earlier depending on application volumes. Applying as soon as possible is encouraged.