GE Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Electronics Systems – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This is an IET Approved Scheme for people with passion for technology and dedication to technical excellence. You will study for an Engineering Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering, whilst gaining work experience on live Avionics projects and accelerating your career through challenging opportunities.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year

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Promotional salary increase each September Cost of Living Salary review each April

Training course

Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Thursday - 8 Hours. Friday - 5 Hours. Shift times to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

5 Years

Positions available

10

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

BEng (Hons) Degree in Electronic & Computer Engineering 
Application for Professional Registration as IET Engineering Technician (EngTech) - https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-registration/engineering-technician/  
6-month rotations in Avionics engineering teams to gain skills and experience in Years 2 - 4 
A longer rotation, within a specific engineering discipline, to continue experience depth in Year 5 
Training to improve your Professional Development Skills, including collaboration and leadership skills, presentations and business insight 
Residentials and Individual Coaching  
Completion of the GE Team Development Award Scheme 
Support from Technical, Academic and Pastoral Mentors 
Numerous opportunities to participate in STEM Outreach activities, local schools' engagement, the GE Apprentice network and various external events such as the Cheltenham Science Festival, Air Shows (such as Farnborough and Royal International Air Tattoo), RETHINK (to promote & strengthen Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and a sense of Belonging within STEM)

Where you’ll work

Cheltenham Road

Bishops Cleeve

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL52 8SF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Your training course

Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level

Utilise modern CAD technology to implement circuit design with understanding of considerations for heat dissipation, electrical interference and other industry specific considerations affecting layout

Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms and to allow others to understand and subsequently maintain/modify the code

Utilise modelling techniques for circuit design, embedded software development and thermal management

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of design for market, design for manufacturability, design for testability and design for maintainability

Ability to develop a test plan for a product that they have developed

Ability to explain the process by which a product is introduced into production, including what aspects are discussed at what stage and with whom and how development gateways work

Ability to develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, use of contingencies etc. Also techniques for predicting pinch points and strategies for timescale recovery

Awareness of international standards and compliance requirements for the products designed by the employer. Ability to discuss the differences between legislative and non-legislative requirements

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic business fundamentals including costs, overheads, gross margin, net margin, profit, and cash

Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of basic health and safety principles both in the general workplace and specific to electronic circuit design

Your training plan

Day release:

Years 1 - 3: Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham

Years 4 - 5: University of the West of England (Bristol - Frenchey Campus)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade C or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Physics (grade C or Above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Commitment to CPD
Pro-Active

Other requirements

This exceptional Engineering Degree Apprentice Programme has been running since 2009 and exposes you to a wide range of Aerospace Engineering in a truly global organization, intent on solving some of the world’s largest problems, and you will have the opportunity to see first-hand how ideas come to life.

About this company

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 is at the center 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.

https://www.geaerospace.com/systems (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

- Non-contributory Pension               - Life Assurance    - Group income protection                 - Private medical cover         - Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, flexible option to buy or sell    - Onsite Gym - Cycle to Work

After this apprenticeship

Roll off position in Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering
Progression to Level 7 Apprenticeship

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