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    Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. We have the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

    Our Plymouth, UK business’ Joint Venture company, Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd., is an established and successful high-tech MEMS inertial sensor and systems company with locations in the UK and Japan. It specialises in the development and manufacture of precision MEMS gyroscopes, accelerometers and inertial measurement units (IMUs). Our products are used in a wide variety of exciting market applications ranging from Subsea to Space, Automotive to Agriculture and Research to Robotics.

    To support Silicon Sensing Systems’ existing business and enable future growth we are seeking an Industrial Placement student to join our Marketing team on a 12-month placement commencing in Sept 24. This role will report directly to the Silicon Sensing Business Development Manager in the UK.

    Primary responsibilities will include

    • Increasing brand awareness
    • Helping to organise trade shows, including planning, design and exhibits
    • Preparing marketing material for trade shows
    • Providing logistics support for trade shows, conferences and seminars
    • Attending trade shows
    • Identifying new opportunities for marketing
    • Helping to grow and develop a social media marketing strategy
    • Responsibility for social media marketing and broadcasting company news on social media channels
    • Delivering marketing activity reports on social media marketing performance
    • Creating marketing presentations
    • Conducting market research on competitive landscape
    • Liaising with colleagues in the UK, Japan and the US

    Skills and experience required

    • Self-motivated, results-driven
    • You will be working towards qualification to degree level which includes Marketing
    • A team player and effective communicator
    • Able to multi-task and prioritise own work

    In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more.

    We offer a clean, safe and modern work environment located in a lively ocean city situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park with access to numerous water and outdoor sports.

    More about us

    Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd is one half of a joint venture based in Plymouth, in the South West of England. It is a gyroscope and inertial systems engineering development company.

    Jointly owned by Collins Aerospace, who are based on the same site in Plymouth, and Sumitomo Precision Products, the company was formed in 1999. The two companies each bring an equal strength to the joint venture.

    After 25 years of successful partnership, Silicon Sensing Systems has become a highly respected supplier of reliable, quality products to a worldwide market.

    At Collins Aerospace we believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

    Are you up for the challenge? Apply today.