Configurations Intern

GE Aerospace; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Intern to support the Configuration Design Team, focusing on external engine hardware integration, routing, packaging, and installation of mechanical components for fluids and electrical signals.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop, revise, and validate designs, drawings, and product definitions while considering manufacturability, serviceability, and installation requirements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 1 year to graduate.
• Experience with 3D modeling/CAD software.
• Exposure to engineering drawings and GD&T is a plus.
• Interest in aerospace propulsion or hardware design.
• Prior internship or academic design experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support design and drafting activities for external hardware and routing systems.
• Assist with CAD modeling, drawing updates, and product definition changes.
• Help evaluate packaging, interface, and fit-up requirements for components carrying fluids and electrical signals.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional discussions with systems, manufacturing, quality, and assembly teams.
• Assist with issue resolution, root cause investigations, and implementation of design improvements.
• Contribute to standard work, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support validation of designs against technical requirements, safety, quality, and producibility expectations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Willingness to learn

Continuous improvement mindset

Accountability

Education

Currently enrolled in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 1+ year to graduate

Tools

3D modeling/CAD software

Engineering drawings and GD&T familiarity

Job description

Job Description Summary

Open fan configurations Engineering support

Job Description

The Configuration Design Team is responsible for the design and integration of external engine hardware that supports the routing, packaging, and installation of mechanical components carrying fluids and electrical signals . This includes components and assemblies such as tubes, brackets, clamps, harness supports, and related external hardware that enable safe, reliable, and maintainable engine operation.

As an Engineering Intern , you will support the team in developing and improving design solutions for external hardware systems. You will work with experienced engineers to help create, revise, and validate designs, drawings, and product definitions while considering functionality, manufacturability, serviceability, and installation requirements.

In this role, you may:

• Support design and drafting activities for external mechanical hardware and routing systems
• Assist with CAD modeling, drawing updates, and product definition changes
• Help evaluate packaging, interface, and fit-up requirements for components carrying fluids and electrical signals
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional discussions with systems, manufacturing, quality, and assembly teams
• Assist with issue resolution, root cause investigations, and implementation of design improvements
• Contribute to standard work, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities
• Support validation of designs against technical requirements, safety, quality, and producibility expectations

This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in aerospace mechanical design , cross‑functional engineering teamwork, and product configuration management within a fast‑paced technical environment.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering drawings
• Understanding of mechanical components, assemblies, and interfaces
• Interest in fluid routing, electrical routing, and hardware integration
• Ability to interpret technical data, specifications, and drawings
• Awareness of design for manufacturability and assembly
• Basic problem-solving and analytical skills

Professional Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at university- Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field- with at least 1 year to graduate.
• Experience with 3D modeling/CAD software
• Exposure to engineering drawings and GD&T is a plus
• Interest in aerospace propulsion, mechanical systems integration, or hardware design
• Prior internship, project team, or academic design experience is beneficial

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• #LI-Remote - This is a remote position