Defence and Systems Edison Engineering Development Programme
Company: GE Aerospace UK
Salary: Competitive - meets national minimum wage
Location: Cheltenham
Date posted: 5 September 2025
Apply before: 30 October 2025
The Job:
Launch your engineering career with the GE Aerospace Systems Edison Engineering Development Programme, a world-renowned opportunity for exceptional graduates. Since 1923, this prestigious program has been the foundation for those driven to excel, collaborate, and innovate. This structured Graduate Development Programme offers technical classes, training to develop your interpersonal, emotional intelligence and professional skills and opportunity to experience the engineering lifecycle through three technical eight-month rotations in Power Distribution, Displays and Controls Avionics Systems, that will develop you into a Professionally Registered Engineer and prepare you to drive innovation at GE Aerospace.
- Location: England
- Industry: Engineering and Technology
- Job type: Full-time

The 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!
The Candidate:
A minimum 2:1 Accredited Bachelor's, or a Master’s, Engineering Degree in one of the following (or similar) subjects:
- Aerospace Systems Engineering
- Electronics / Electrical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Completion of an engineering placement, internship, or work experience in an aerospace or similarly controlled environment, demonstrating familiarity with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulated processes.
- Prior experience working as part of an engineering team, demonstrating effective collaboration, communication, and contribution to achieving project goals in a team-based environment.
- Understanding of GE Aerospace's Defence and Systems Cheltenham business, including familiarity with our products, key technologies, and the customers we serve.
- Proven ability to approach complex engineering challenges with an analytical mindset, leveraging data-driven decision-making and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated passion for engineering and innovation, including evidence of personal projects, hobbies, or initiatives undertaken outside of formal work or academic settings.
- A strong commitment to ongoing professional development in engineering, demonstrated through participation in industry certifications, advanced coursework, technical workshops, professional organizations, or self-directed learning initiatives.
Additional desired characteristics:
- An Accredited Master's Degree
- An Engineering Internship with GE Aerospace
- Strong commitment to personal and professional development, including active membership in a recognized professional institution (e.g., Institution of Engineering and Technology) and a demonstrated desire to pursue professional registration as an Incorporated and/or Chartered Engineer
- Existing Professional Registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- Demonstrated active participation in STEM outreach initiatives or educational programs Total Reward At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
The Package:
- Non-contributory Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days.
- Performance related bonus.
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