Hydrogen Systems Internship - Cryogenic

This 12-month industrial placement is with the Hydrogen Systems team at GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre in Bristol. You will support flagship programmes developing electrical and cryogenic power distribution technologies for zero-emissions flight.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the design, development and maturation of cryogenic and hydrogen system hardware.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to support prototype manufacture, assembly and integration activities.
• Provide hands-on support during shop floor builds and hardware development programmes.
• Assist with laboratory testing, rig commissioning and development trials.
• Analyse test results and support technical investigations and root cause activities.
• Support engineering assessments, trade studies and design reviews.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, reports and presentations.
• Support troubleshooting of development hardware and test rigs.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineers to deliver hardware through build and test.

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Studying towards a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation and test data.
• Comfortable working in both office and workshop/laboratory environments.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Enthusiastic, hands-on approach to engineering development and prototype build activities.
• Willingness to support both engineering design activities and shop floor hardware builds.
• Motivated and organised.

Desirable:

• Interest in cryogenic systems, thermal management or aerospace systems.
• Understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics and related disciplines.
• Experience using CAD, MathCAD, MATLAB or similar engineering tools.
• Experience supporting prototype assembly, testing or laboratory activities.
• Understanding of manufacturing, fabrication or mechanical assembly processes.
• Experience analysing test data and presenting technical findings.
• A keen interest in Aerospace.

What We'll Offer

• Starting salary of £24,500, plus a £500 starting bonus.
• Be part of a broad Year in Industry intern community.
• Work alongside world-leading Technical Authorities and Fellows.
• Work at GKN's flagship Global Technology Centre in Bristol.
• Flexible working hours, including the ability to finish early on Fridays.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to balance theoretical learning with practical hands-on delivery.
• An industry-leading pension scheme, 1.5x employee contribution (max 12%).
• Collaborative, dynamic working environment.

Application Process

1. Apply online by completing our application form.
2. Successful candidates will be invited to take part in an online behavioural assessment.
3. Dependent on the number of applications, you may be asked to complete a video submission.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an Assessment Centre at the Global Technology Centre in Bristol on Tuesday, 9th February 2027.

Start Date: August/September 2027 (late August 2027) Contract: 12-month industrial placement for academic year 27/28.