Technology Intern - Digital and Simulation

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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary GKN Aerospace Global Technology Centre in Bristol is the company's flagship aerospace research and development hub, bringing together engineers, researchers and industry partners to develop next-generation aircraft technologies, advanced manufacturing processes and sustainable aviation solutions. It plays a key role in innovations such as lightweight composite structures, electrification, hydrogen-powered flight technologies and the decarbonisation of aerospace. We are currently hiring for several years in industry internship opportunities at our Bristol GTC.

As a Year in Industry student, you'll have the opportunity to work on real projects that contribute to the future of aerospace. You'll gain hands-on experience, receive support from industry experts, and develop valuable skills that will accelerate your career. Our interns make a genuine impact from day one and are trusted to contribute to meaningful work across the business.

Location:

GKN Aerospace Global Technology Centre, Bristol, UK.

Contract:

12-month industrial placement.

Start Date:

August/September 2027. What You'll Be Doing Placements in the GKN digital and simulation technology cluster are available for enthusiastic candidates seeking to develop knowledge and skill in developing new digital and AI processes to support the manufacturing of the next generation of aircraft. Typically we evaluate and develop digital technologies such as factory simulation, machine data handling and analytics and AI technologies to improve our manufacturing and business processes.

We deliver these technologies across GKN sites, both nationally and internationally. You will spend the bulk of your time at our GTC where we have the facility to develop digital technologies within our test environment prior to roll out to the wider GKN community. Our internships will offer the opportunity to be involved with some the following:
• Support the development of mature technology for GKN factory applications and industrial roll out of i4.0 technologies
• Support processes for the implementation of AI technologies into our manufacturing processes.
• Support the connectivity for factory IIOT devices
• Standardise cyber security of devices
• Support in developing standards (shop floor devices & equipment)
• Investigate data opportunities for automation and robotics. What You'll Bring We are looking for you to bring your best self, we believe we can add the most as an individual while being our true selves. For this opportunity we're looking for candidates who have the following skills, experiences, or education:
Knowledge and Education
• Must be studying towards an undergraduate degree in any computer science related discipline.
• Experience with writing code. Functional Behaviours & Capabilities
• Eager to learn new technical skillsets.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail. Desirable
• Understanding of aerospace engineering and technology systems.
• An…