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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
We are continuing our digital journey within manufacturing and are now looking for an Operational Technology (OT) Developer to strengthen our capabilities close to the shop floor.
In this role, you will work hands-on with the development, deployment, and support of applications that enable machine connectivity, industrial data collection, and stable production operations across our manufacturing sites. You will operate in a production critical environment and work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and IT to ensure reliable and efficient digital solutions that support daily operations.
Your responsibilities will range from installing and upgrading OT-related applications to troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement when issues arise. You will contribute to modern DevOps ways of working in an industrial context and help ensure that our shop floor applications are secure, stable, and fit for purpose.
We are looking for someone with experience in OT, industrial IT, DevOps, or software development within a manufacturing environment. You have good knowledge of Linux, Git, scripting, containers, and databases, along with an understanding of automation systems and production critical IT/OT solutions. Experience with Kubernetes is a plus. Exposure to or experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) or similar emerging digital technologies is considered an advantage, but not a requirement.
You will work in a global aerospace manufacturing environment where your contributions have real operational impact, with opportunities for long term collaboration, hands on development, and technical influence.
The selection process takes place continuosly. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not wait with your application!
Last day for application: 2026-05-24
For more information, please contact
Signe Vallin
Head of Manufacturing and Operations
signe.vallin@gknaerospace.com
As part of our recruitment strategy at GKN, we have predetermined our recruitment and marketing channels. Therefore, we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies, media sales, or similar entities.
The position requires that you undergo and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
