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Technology Intern - Powder Bed

GKN Aerospace
£24,500
Bristol

Expected closing date: Sunday, 22 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 12-month industrial placement in Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing at GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre in Bristol.
  • Earn a starting salary of £24,500, plus a £500 starting bonus and a generous benefits package.
  • Gain hands-on experience in designing, testing, and manufacturing aerospace components, working with cutting-edge AM technologies.
  • Must be studying an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Material Science, with CAD experience.
  • Apply by Sunday 22nd November (year not specified, assumed 2026) for a start in August/September 2027.

About the Role

This is a 12-month industrial placement opportunity at the GKN Aerospace Global Technology Centre in Bristol, UK, focusing on Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing (AM) for Aeroengine and Space Product applications.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Intern in the Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing (AM) Process Development for Engines Applications team, you will:

  • Support the development and advancement of AM technologies.
  • Apply engineering and material science knowledge to research activities.
  • Design products and test specimens, prepare AM build files, run simulations, and support product manufacturing.
  • Conduct hands-on lab work investigating material quality using optical and scanning electron microscopy.
  • Explore responsibilities from design and simulation to material characterisation, factory design, and developing software tools for data analysis.
  • Collaborate with leading minds in Additive Manufacturing and GKN teams across Europe.

What You'll Bring

  • Currently studying an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Material Science (or a related field).
  • Enthusiasm for additive manufacturing with an interest in aerospace or space science.
  • Experience with CAD packages (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, SolidWorks).
  • Strong Communication Skills.
  • Excellent Team Player.
  • Passion & Energy.
  • Execution.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Eagerness to learn new technical skillsets, both software and hardware.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
  • Written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Attention to detail.

Desirable:

  • Hands-on manufacturing experience.
  • Coding and machine learning.

What We'll Offer

  • A starting salary of £24,500, plus a starting bonus of £500.
  • A welcoming year in industry intern community.
  • Opportunities for international exposure and collaboration.
  • Flexible working hours, including the ability to finish early on a Friday.
  • Hybrid working.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • An industry-leading pension scheme (1.5 x employee contribution, max 12%).
  • 8x salary life assurance scheme.
  • Income protection.
  • A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

Key Dates

  • Application Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November (year not specified, assumed 2026 based on start date).
  • Start Date: August/September 2027.