Year In Industry- Hydrogen Systems Engineering

Join GKN Aerospace: Redefining Aviation

GKN Aerospace is at the forefront of aviation innovation, committed to sustainability and excellence in the industry. With 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, achieving sales of £3.35 billion in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career with us.

Job Summary

Are you ready to be at the forefront of aviation innovation? GKN Aerospace is calling on aspiring engineers and scientists with a vision for sustainable aviation to join us at our Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton, Bristol. Our cutting-edge GTC, a £32 million research hub, stands as the heart of world-class advancements in fuel-efficient, zero-emission aircraft technology.

As part of the Hydrogen Systems Engineering Team, you’ll play a vital role in developing the next generation of aviation.

How You'll Contribute

As a Year in Industry Intern, you’ll dive into groundbreaking work alongside our engineers, scientists, and industry experts. Here’s a taste of what you’ll experience:

• Develop Revolutionary Technology – Engage in innovative research and development of hydrogen powertrain components that aim to reshape the future of zero-emission aviation.
• Create Test Strategies and Verification Plans – Drive technology development forward by preparing plans for testing and verifying hydrogen powertrain architecture.
• Simulation & Analysis – Get hands-on with simulations involving complex systems, including fluid dynamics and system behavior modeling.
• Safety & Reliability Analysis – Conduct safety and operational assessments at the system level to ensure reliable, efficient design.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) – Work with MBSE tools on a real program, using cutting-edge software to integrate complex design elements.
• Collaborate with a High-Impact Team – Work in a fast-paced, preliminary design team environment that brings together the best and brightest in aerospace.

What You'll Bring

If you’re working towards a Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, this is your chance to fuel your passion and contribute to a future of zero-emission flight.

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

A Great Workplace Culture

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe in the power of diverse minds coming together in an inspirational environment. By embracing diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and 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 are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process, please get in touch via email at gknaero@example.com.

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