Configurations intern

GE Aerospace; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Energy Consulting group is seeking an Engineering Intern to support the Configuration Design Team in designing and integrating external engine hardware, including tubes, brackets, and harness supports. You will help create, revise, and validate drawings and product definitions while considering manufacturability and installation requirements.

You will gain hands-on experience in aerospace mechanical design, cross-functional teamwork, and configuration management, working with experienced

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a mechanical or aerospace engineering program with at least one year until graduation.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering drawings.
• Interest in aerospace propulsion or hardware design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CAD modeling, drawing updates, and product definition changes.
• Support design reviews with systems, manufacturing, quality, and assembly teams.
• Contribute to standard work and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative and accountability

Continuous improvement mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree, 1+ year to graduate

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling

Engineering drawings/DG&T

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

Here are strong key competencies for the posting:

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