Electrical Engineering Graduate

Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical.

Company Overview

Collins Aerospace is one of the 3 subsidiaries of Raytheon Technologies and is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry.

About Collins Aerospace: Aerospace Redefined
At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side-by-side with our customers and partners to dream, design and deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry.

Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, we’re working side-by side with customers on exciting industry possibilities. With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities and broad expertise, we're crafting intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market - all representing the best in innovation and technology for the industries we serve across commercial, business, space, and military and defense aviation.

Every 12 seconds a flight around the world takes off – and our work is on it. We propel aerospace, defence and the other industries we support far beyond imagination, but there is more work to be done. We need your ideas, inspiration and solutions to continue to help us redefine aerospace.

What does taking part in the Collins Aerospace Electrical Engineering Graduate Development Programme involve?

Do you love engineering, have a passion for solving some of the most complex challenges and want to help us in our vision of redefining aerospace? If so, then the Collins Aerospace Electrical Engineering Graduate Development Programme is for you! Aimed at ambitious graduates who are eager to work for one of the world’s biggest aerospace companies it will provide you with a unique opportunity to progress your career.

The Collins Graduate Development Programme lasts three years, and is designed to find and develop the company’s next generation of engineers and technical leaders. The purpose of the programme is to develop Graduate Engineers through opportunities, experience and training. This aims to accelerate career development into Business Leaders and Professional Experts to meet the challenges of a global business environment. The scheme will enable Graduate Electrical Engineers to add value to the business whist developing within the company’s culture. 

The programme provides a flexible development plan that exposes you to the different functions within engineering so you can discover exactly what suits you and your talents – you’ll rotate through the following engineering areas that will empower you to a make a difference to current live projects and become an expert in your field:

  • Electrical Manufacturing
  • Electrical Motors and Drives
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electrical Communications and Control
  • Electrical Development
  • Electrical Reliability and Safety

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer you would be enrolled on our accredited Development Programme, working towards Chartered Engineer status.

After exploring the different aspects of engineering and working on varied projects for 18 months, you will then spend a further 18 months in a functional role - being directly mentored on an intensive programme to assist accelerated career development.

Development and training to build your career

We recognise that your development is key for you to fulfil your potential in the world of work. That’s why we’ve created a programme that will support your learning to deliver real business value.

You will participate in a comprehensive personal development process across the three years. And if that is not enough, you will be given an opportunity to commence the journey towards Chartership and professional registration during the programme.

By the end of the programme, having completed your Graduate Rotation and Functional training, you will have gained an effective understanding of Collins Aerospace’s business strategies and processes and developed the skills, knowledge and experience to help us to continue to redefine Aerospace.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for the best graduates who have the following attributes:

Essential:

  • Hold a 2:1 or above in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • Hold Maths and Physics A levels grade B or above
  • Learning ability and desire to be at the forefront of engineering innovation
  • Good analytical skills and problem solving
  • Have a focus on the importance of sustainability in the sector
  • An innovative and creative approach
  • Good personal management and self-organisation skills
  • Effective communication - written and verbal
  • Competent in using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable:

  • Have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods
  • Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry
  • Member of a Professional Engineering Institution, e.g. IMechE, IEEE, IET etc
  • Experience and application of engineering related design/ analysis software, e.g. Catia, Matlab
  • Good presentation skills

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel
  • Flexible working with the opportunity to work from home (rotation dependent)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Healthcare and Dental Cover
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • 185 hours holiday per annum (not including Bank Holidays)
  • Access to the Collins Aerospace Employee Scholarship Programme

Equal Opportunities

Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at Collins Aerospace including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Application Process

Your application will go through a variety of selection methods and is likely to conclude at an assessment centre. Please note that as we find suitable candidates to fill our opportunities, we will no longer accept applications for that opportunity so suggest you apply as early as possible to have the best chance of success.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Starting
    September 2024
  • Salary
    £30,000 + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Wolverhampton
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Preferred Disciplines...
  • Electrical
  • Electronic
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  • Most Engineering disciplines
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