GE Aerospace Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering - (Engines) – 12 Month Placement in Cardiff

Job Description Summary

In the 12-month Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering - (Engines) Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience covering all aspects of engineering, from requirements analysis to product design to defining test specifications.

Job Description Summary

In the 12-month Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering - (Engines) Placement, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience covering all aspects of engineering, from requirements analysis to product design to defining test specifications.

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 Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering - (Engines) Placement, you will gain hands‑on experience across various teams and locations, contributing to the design, maintenance, and optimization of advanced jet engines. While responsibilities vary depending on the team and location, you could engage in activities such as engine work scoping, tooling development, repair industrialization, cost optimization, and customer support. You could collaborate with cross‑functional teams, apply lean principles, and develop technical expertise in areas like gas turbine fundamentals, engine architecture, and shop production methods. This placement offers structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on impactful projects that support GE Aerospace's mission of delivering world‑class aviation solutions.

Placement Options Based on Locations

Cardiff

• GE9X Product Support Engineering (PSE): Focused on pre‑Engine in Service (EIS) readiness, ensuring overhaul shop preparation, tooling development, service bulletin updates, and technical support for customers. Students will gain exposure to the overhaul process, technical data collection, and lean project implementation.
• Engineering Team (Operations): Supporting jet engine overhaul for GE90 and CFM engine types, with responsibilities including engine work scoping, repair specification implementation, cost optimization, and production support. Students will develop strong customer relations and contribute to transitioning MRO processes to a digital environment.
• Powerplant, Repair, SPO & NPI Engineering

Caledonian - GEnx Customer Technical Programs (CTP)

Supporting the Strategic Powerplant Engineering team in tooling development, hardware condition review, repair industrialization, and work scope escalation management. Students will work with cross‑functional teams to enhance serviceability limits and introduce new repair methods. This placement provides a unique opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and collaborative skills while contributing to the future of aviation. 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. Your People Leader will offer coaching and mentoring, and you will be provided with the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK. If you are passionate about Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering, we would love to hear from you. This opportunity is offered at our Cardiff and Caledonian (Prestwick, Scotland) sites, during the process we will ask you to share your location preferences.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently studying an Engineering related Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree including Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, or similar
• 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 are 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.

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 and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

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, under the applicable UK immigration rules, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities. Our placement roles are a pipeline for our graduate roles so you would need the permanent right to work to be eligible.