Job Description Summary

In this 3-month internship, you will work directly within the GE Aerospace Data Science team at our Chandlers Ford office. The team will provide technical support and guidance and arrange access to GE IT systems, appropriate software, and data sets. High level technical direction will be provided by Senior Aviation staff. Interns will also get to experience being a GE employee, from employee engagement activities and company awards to working alongside GE’s global and culturally diverse teams.

Job Description

About Us  

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!

GE Aerospace Digital Technology combines unrivalled strength in the Aviation domain with digital capability to provide business changing outcomes. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to contribute to our digital future. At GE Aerospace you will work within a team of highly skilled Data Scientists who develop and apply algorithms to extract value from data.

GE Aerospace, Eastleigh is a small, friendly office (c 65 employees) located in Chandlers Ford, within easy walking distance of local railway and bus links. With a deep history of developing and supplying condition monitoring technology and products to the aerospace sector, GE Aerospace Eastleigh combines unrivalled strength in the Aviation domain with digital capability to provide business changing outcomes. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to contribute to our digital future and have been successfully running internships since 2018.

The site has opportunities in Data Science. Our job is to work alongside Aviation customers to develop, test and deploy analytics or software which solve their problems or provide significant insights and improvements to their business. We also develop custom in-house tools to help us deliver our projects efficiently and effectively. We support a wide range of customers both internal and external to GE. Every project is different and gives the opportunity to learn something new.

Our Data Science projects include working with GE Commercial Engines to support all aspects of the engines business from in-service deployment, fleet monitoring and management to Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) shops, supply chain and financial operations. A typical Data Science project starts with a problem statement and dataset and our job is to work alongside our GE customers to develop, test and deploy analytics which solve their problems or provide significant insights and improvements to their business. We also develop custom in-house analytic tools which help us deliver our projects efficiently and effectively. Every project is different and gives the opportunity to learn something new. The Data Scientist role combines data and analytics with engineering or applications knowledge. We make extensive use of Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics including Computer Vision; Neural Networks; Multivariate Modelling, Anomaly Detection; Segmentation; Text mining/NLP; Bayesian Reasoning, as well as working with wide-ranging and big data sets.

The successful candidates will work directly within the GE Aerospace Data Science team who will provide technical support and guidance and arrange access to GE IT systems, appropriate software and data sets. High level technical direction will be provided by Senior Aviation staff.

Interns also get to fully experience being a GE Aerospace employee, from employee engagement activities and company awards to working alongside GE’s global and culturally diverse teams.

Essential Requirements

• You will be studying Maths; Physics; Physical/Engineering Sciences; Data Science; Computer Science; Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering and returning to University education post the internship.

• Available to join a 3-month Summer internship starting 23rd June 2025.

• Analytical scripting skills – Python preferred.

• SQL and Version Control (e.g. Github) experience also useful.

• Some experience of Machine Learning and / or advanced statistics.

Desirable Requirements

• A keen interest in Data Science and analytics and working in commercial Aviation.

• Capable of working within a team or independently.

• Able to deliver required tasks to timelines.

• Good communicator: Comfortable communicating complex technical information to a range of stakeholders – peers, experts and non-experts, customers. Powerpoint User.

Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, you may be invited to a video interview. If successful, you may then be invited to the final stage which would be an interview with the People Leader for this role. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated.

Please note our applications will close on Sunday 24th November but may close earlier dependant on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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.   

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;  

• Non-contributory Pension             

• Life Assurance  

• Group income protection               

• Private medical cover       

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell  

     

Security Clearance   

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)   

Right to Work   

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.    (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No