Looking to launch your career in Aerospace? Join Collins Aerospace as a Digital Technology Placement Student and gain hands-on experience in the aerospace industry while completing your degree. This 12-month placement will immerse you in key projects that advance our digital journey and support Wolverhampton’s transformation into a smart, connected factory.
What you’ll do
You’ll be part of our Digital Technology team, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and support critical projects, with responsibilities that may include:
- Project Management: Oversee significant technology projects, from software updates to the introduction of new platforms.
- Digital Strategy: Work alongside business leaders and specialists as we implement our Digital Strategy.
- Application Development: Create key metrics, applications, and reports that bring value to our customers and internal teams.
- Automation & Innovation: Support the transition to a smart factory by assisting with projects such as:
- Transaction and data collection automation
- Robotic interfaces and reporting automation
- Development of intelligent business models
What’s in it for you?
- Real Responsibility: Contribute to major decisions and projects from day one, gaining hands-on experience in an advanced digital environment.
- Professional Growth: Broaden your experience with challenging projects and cross-functional collaboration opportunities.
- Exposure to Cutting-Edge Tech: Work in a digitally forward environment, helping create the future of aerospace technology.
About you
- Currently pursuing a technology-based bachelor’s degree, on track for a 2:1 or above.
- Familiarity with programming or web design skills (e.g., HTML, CSS, VBA, Java, PHP, ASP).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, adaptable and calm under pressure.
- Self-motivated, creative, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Starting salary of £23,500 per annum
- 12-month Industrial Work Placement with valuable hands-on experience
- 25 days annual leave
- Opportunity to gain industry knowledge and practical skills within the Aerospace sector
- Exposure to real business challenges with the support of a collaborative team
About us
At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.
Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.
We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.
We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is barrier-free & inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long term condition to remove barriers that may be experienced in the recruitment process.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!
