Flight Test Operation Engineering Intern - Victorville, CA - Spring 2027

GE Aerospace; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Housing assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks an engineering intern/co-op to help invent the future of flight. You will gain experience across design, analysis, and hands-on assembly on the Boeing 747-400 Flight Test Bed and propulsion/aircraft integration. You’ll build leadership and technical skills while positioning for a potential full-time role after graduation.

The program requires a 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment in a relevant degree, and U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, no rounding.
• Full-time matriculated student in an accredited program.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad exposure from design to hands-on integration on GE systems.
• Work on Boeing 747-400 Flight Test Bed and engine/aircraft integration.
• Contribute to data systems, electrical, and instrumentation tasks.

Skills

Programming

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Mechanics

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Help invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely as a GE Aerospace intern/coop! You’ll build leadership and functional skills in an engineering role working on challenging, real‑world problems and solve for what the world needs. You’ll build relationships with interns/coops and leaders. And you’ll prepare for a potential full‑time position after graduation into one of our amazing leadership programs or a direct hire opportunity.

Essential Responsibilities

You will gain broad exposure to the engineering field with an array of opportunities ranging from design & analysis to working hands‑on with our Boeing 747-400 Flight Test Bed (FTB) and engine/aircraft integration. Examples of experiences might include: mechanical design, flight test engine integration, data systems, electrical and instrumentation. Ultimately, you’ll be placed taking your preferences into account while also considering your major, year of schooling and business needs at the time of placement.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA off a 4.0 scale without rounding
• Reliable transportation, many of our sites do not have public transportation available
• Attending a full time matriculated and nationally accredited baccalaureate or graduate program in one of the degree programs below
• Willingness and ability to work in the United States; primarily location is Victorville, CA

Degrees Accepted

• Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aeronautical Science

Eligibility Requirements

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Engineering aptitude and passion for aviation technology
• An analytical approach to problem solving
• Strong knowledge of computer and Microsoft products
• Proficiency in at least one programming language
• Willingness and ability to learn from others
• Demonstrated leadership and team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• One who strives for academic excellence and shows great initiative
• Ability to be agile as business needs change and shift frequently
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced ever‑changing environment

Benefits

Pay rates for this position begin at $24/hour and increase for each undergraduate year completed. Relocation support and housing assistance is available for those who relocate to a new city.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes