Explore Electrical Engineering

Assist in designing and troubleshooting avionics systems with GE Aerospace's engineering team.

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to GE Aerospace. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at GE Aerospace. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

Welcome to the GE Aerospace Explore Electrical Engineering Job Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

GE Aerospace builds upon our established 100+ years of expertise, extensive partnerships, and commitment to customers.

Together, we mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense — one that balances the current needs of our industry with those of future generations, surpassing what is expected and delivering what is essential. Where others stop, we accelerate.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of an Edison Engineer team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our electrical engineering team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in avionics systems analysis, electrical systems design, and technical writing.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at GE Aerospace.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at GE Aerospace. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Aviation Systems

Critical Thinking

Electrical Engineering

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Technical Documentation

Technical Writing

Introduction from GE Aerospace

Hear Jackie Lomelli, Edison Engineer at GE Aerospace, introduce the simulation.

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are an electrical engineering intern at GE Aerospace, participating in the prestigious Edison Program.
You're integral to a pioneering project team focused on innovating electrical systems for cutting-edge aviation technologies.
Your expertise and fresh perspective are crucial in overcoming technical challenges related to power distribution and navigation systems within the development of a new aircraft model.
This opportunity allows you to apply your theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to real-world engineering problems, showcasing your potential to make significant contributions to the aerospace field.

Your goal

Your primary objective is to design a robust power distribution system that supports advanced avionics, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This involves creating a detailed design proposal, complete with diagrams and a verification procedure document.
Additionally, you are tasked with diagnosing and resolving a critical issue affecting the aircraft's navigation system in low visibility and heavy fog conditions. You will develop a structured troubleshooting plan and present your findings and solutions in a comprehensive report.
Through these tasks, you will not only contribute to the advancement of aerospace technology but also hone your skills in design, analysis, and problem-solving, preparing you for a successful career in electrical engineering.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are an electrical engineering intern at GE Aerospace, participating in the prestigious Edison Program.
You're integral to a pioneering project team focused on innovating electrical systems for cutting-edge aviation technologies.
Your expertise and fresh perspective are crucial in overcoming technical challenges related to power distribution and navigation systems within the development of a new aircraft model.
This opportunity allows you to apply your theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to real-world engineering problems, showcasing your potential to make significant contributions to the aerospace field.

Your goal

Your primary objective is to design a robust power distribution system that supports advanced avionics, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This involves creating a detailed design proposal, complete with diagrams and a verification procedure document.
Additionally, you are tasked with diagnosing and resolving a critical issue affecting the aircraft's navigation system in low visibility and heavy fog conditions. You will develop a structured troubleshooting plan and present your findings and solutions in a comprehensive report.
Through these tasks, you will not only contribute to the advancement of aerospace technology but also hone your skills in design, analysis, and problem-solving, preparing you for a successful career in electrical engineering.

Reviews

4.6

I liked the ability to use my limited accreditations in engineering to be part of a multi billion dollar aerospace engineering company that took my practical skills into account.it validated me as a practical learner. I may not have passed maths at fifteen but I have been a self starter in engineering for the last seventeen years often learning additional skills in my free time

Student

I thoroughly enjoyed how realistic and practical the tasks were. Learning to partner with AI for researching client solutions, designing presentations for local government, and debugging buggy code was an incredible hands-on experience. The step-by-step guidance made complex workflows very accessible.

Student

I liked how the simulation combined electrical-system design with a realistic avionics troubleshooting scenario. Creating the power distribution proposal and navigation assessment plan helped me practice technical analysis, safety-focused decision-making, environmental testing, and professional engineering documentation.

Student, DeVry University & Keller Graduate School of Management