Global Graduate Programme

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn. in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Our new Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton, Bristol is a £32m state-of-the-art technology research and development facility. It acts as a hub for world-class innovative technology for the next generation of fuel-efficient aircraft. It offers a collaborative space for research and development with universities, the UK’s CATAPULT network, and GKN Aerospace’s UK supply chain to help strengthen aerospace technology and support the UK’s Industrial strategy.

This year we have graduate opportunities supporting our exciting Hydrogen Systems research programme working for the fantastic teams that develop the technology focused on zero emission cryogenic powertrain and fuel storage development programmes. Fuel your passion in making things fly by joining us at the cutting edge of the aviation industry and discover the future possibilities that await you.

What You'll Do

Working in a graduate role with the team, you will have the opportunity to participate in:

• Cutting edge research and development of novel solutions for zero emission powertrains and fuel storage and supply systems
• Developing control system solutions for the hydrogen power system
• Creating simulation models of physical systems which comprise the powertrain and actuation
• Verification testing of real physical systems containing novel technologies
• Developing prototype control solutions and testing in the Virtual Test Lab
• Model based software development & test
• Safety & reliability analysis including use case and operational assessment
• Exploitation of Model Based Systems Engineering tools and understanding in a real research programme

In return, we’ll offer you exciting and varied learning experiences with our world-class expert team and the opportunity to work on one of the most exciting and ambitious research and technology programmes currently under work in the UK.

Qualifications

Engineering, Physics or Mathematics based degree to a Bachelors or Masters level

Control Systems, Software & Simulation, Aerospace and Electrical/Electronic content advantageous but not essential.

Excellent team player with passion and energy for the achievement of sustainable routes to aircraft propulsion.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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