Control Law Collegiate Associate Intern

Jobtailor; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream seeks a Summer 2027 associate internship in Flight Dynamics and Control Law. You will support development, analysis, and testing of advanced aircraft control systems, performing mathematical modeling and simulation development to evaluate performance and handling characteristics.

Join a team of flight controls engineers onsite in a hands-on program spanning concept development through laboratory testing and flight test validation, with opportunities to work on real aircraft projects

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• GPA 3.0 or higher (unrounded); must be listed on resume.
• Minimum duration: 10–12 weeks (summer); 10–16 weeks (spring and fall).
• Must work onsite; this is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Assist development, analysis, and testing of advanced aircraft control systems.
• Perform mathematical modeling and simulation development.
• Analyze control laws and engineering data.
• Support flight test activities and verify flight control system requirements.
• Gain exposure to the complete flight controls development process from concept to flight test validation.

Skills

MATLAB Modeling

Simulink Modeling

Python Programming

C/C++ Programming

Dynamic Systems Understanding

Education

Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering major

Tools

Aircraft Simulation Environments

Job description

Job Description

• Join Gulfstream's Flight Dynamics and Control Law team for a Summer 2027 associate internship


• Support development, analysis, and testing of advanced aircraft control systems


• Perform mathematical modeling and simulation development


• Analyze control laws and engineering data


• Support flight test activities


• Verify flight control system requirements


• Use MATLAB, Simulink, and aircraft simulation environments to evaluate aircraft performance and handling characteristics


• Gain exposure to the complete flight controls development process from concept development through laboratory testing and flight test validation


• Work alongside experienced flight controls engineers


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of application and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher


• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unrounded); must be listed on resume


• Minimum duration: 10–12 weeks (summer); 10–16 weeks (spring and fall)


• Must work onsite; this is not a remote position


• Must have reliable transportation


• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language


• Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering major


• MATLAB and Simulink modeling


• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar technical languages


• Understanding of dynamic systems and feedback control principles


• Experience analyzing engineering data and presenting technical results


• Familiarity with linear systems, transfer functions, and control system design concepts


• Class projects, research, or extracurricular activities involving aircraft simulation, autonomous vehicles, robotics, control system design, guidance and navigation, or dynamic system modeling especially encouraged


• Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in MATLAB and Simulink modeling, along with a solid understanding of dynamic systems and feedback control principles. Experience in analyzing engineering data and presenting technical results is essential for success in aircraft control systems development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• MATLAB Modeling


• Simulink Modeling


• Python Programming


• C/C++ Programming


• Dynamic Systems Understanding

Hard Skills

• Mathematical Modeling


• Simulation Development


• Control Law Analysis


• Engineering Data Analysis


• Control System Design

Soft Skills

• Technical Presentation

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering


• Mechanical Engineering


• Flight Control Systems


• Autonomous Vehicles


• Robotics

Tools & Technologies

• Aircraft Simulation Environments