Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets 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
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 for a year in industry 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 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.
