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

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

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 really liked how the program bridged the gap between theoretical electrical engineering and real-world aerospace challenges. Designing the split-bus power distribution architecture and mapping out a root cause analysis troubleshooting plan for avionics under severe weather conditions was highly engaging, realistic, and helped build my engineering confidence.

Student

I liked the practical and realistic approach of the simulation. The tasks provided valuable insight into aircraft electrical power distribution, avionics reliability, navigation system troubleshooting, and the importance of safety and redundancy in aerospace systems. It was engaging and helped me understand how engineering concepts are applied to real-world challenges at GE Aerospace

Student, Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences

enjoyed how the simulation reflected real-world engineering tasks and encouraged structured problem-solving. It provided practical experience in analyzing technical challenges, making informed decisions, and applying engineering concepts in realistic scenarios, making the learning experience both engaging and valuable.

Student