Test Development Industrial Placement

by Collins Aerospace

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Deadline: 20th March 2018
Salary: £17,494
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering
Location: West Midlands
City: Marston Green, Birmingham

About UTC Aerospace Systems

UTC is a global leader in aerospace and defence. There are few – if any – aircraft around which don’t have our equipment in them somewhere.

This means you won’t get better exposure to a field you’ve set your heart on while studying for a technically based degree. For someone who’s bright, switched on and willing to learn, it’s the best possible place to begin a career in aerospace.

Test Development Industrial Placement

We are looking to offer an undergraduate an opportunity to join us in a 12 month Industrial Placement to work within Electronics Test Engineering to aid in the development of new software and hardware tools. We’re looking for students who can support us develop analytical tools (hardware and software) that enhance our test diagnostic capabilities and improve cycle times, or assist us in managing the deployment and effectiveness of our field equipment and improve our forecasting and capacity planning. This involves working within project teams and working to tight deadlines.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically minded individual to gain ‘on the job experience’ in both areas of Software and Electronics testing in a complex Aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate will ideally have some or all of the following skills:

  • Electronics principles such as Software and hardware interfaces, Communication protocols
  • Software Development such as VBA, C, C# and SQL

Basic Qualifications

  • Studying towards a Degree involving one of the following disciplines, ideally:
  • Software Engineering; Computer Science; Electronic Engineering

You must be:

  • Self-Motivated individual
  • Able to multi-task and prioritise own work
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

The position has a salary of £17,494 along with 25 days paid annual holiday.

IMPORTANT: Candidates must be able to commit to the full 12 month placement (apart from the above holidays).

Start Date: June/July 2018

How to apply

To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter to Chloe.Newall@utas.utc.com.

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