Embedded Software Engineering Placement Review
at GE Aerospace
Placement (10 Months+)
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Software Engineering
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: May 2026
Overall Rating
4.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Development and verification of software for aircraft products and components as part of a software team
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. To a great extent
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Both
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Received good support from my team overall. Engineers willing to explain and support when needed whilst also giving enough opportunity for independent work and personal responsibility
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Supportive culture that promoted safety of individuals first, including mental safety which provides a good working space overall
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Great opportunity in which I have grown a lot, professionally. Enjoyed all experiences including the work, networking and social aspets
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace
The company website gives good value on what to expect in application processes as well as in the role
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at GE Aerospace
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
Business Operations: Project Management
at GE Aerospace
- Placement (10 Months+)
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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