Materials and Process Engineering College Associate

Jobtailor; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks a student intern to support the Materials & Process Engineering Composites Team. You will assist with testing and material characterization of composites used in aircraft structures.

This hands-on role involves lab work, data analysis in Excel, MATLAB, and Python, and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams. 10–16 weeks, onsite only.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (unrounded) and must be listed on the 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 read/write/speak English.
• Preferred areas of study include Composite Materials, Mechanics of Materials, Aerospace Structures, Materials Characterization, Manufacturing Processes, Polymer Science, Failure Analysis, and DOE.

Responsibilities

• Support Gulfstream's fleet of business aircraft as part of the Materials & Process Engineering Composites Team
• Support composite materials used in primary and secondary aircraft structures
• Perform laboratory testing
• Support process development and material characterization
• Provide manufacturing support
• Conduct root cause investigations and failure analysis
• Generate engineering documentation and technical reports
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Structural Analysis, Research & Development, and Operations
• Analyze data and interpret test results

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Education

Materials Science & Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Polymer Engineering

Composite Materials Engineering

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

• Support Gulfstream's fleet of business aircraft as part of the Materials & Process Engineering Composites Team
• Support composite materials used in primary and secondary aircraft structures
• Perform laboratory testing
• Support process development and material characterization
• Provide manufacturing support
• Conduct engineering investigations and qualification activities
• Evaluate composite materials through testing
• Perform mechanical property characterization
• Support material qualification and certification
• Develop composite manufacturing processes
• Conduct root cause investigations and failure analysis
• Generate engineering documentation and technical reports
• Support production and suppliers
• Analyze data and interpret test results
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Structural Analysis, Research & Development, and Operations

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 English
• Typical majors: Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Composite Materials Engineering
• Understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of engineering laboratory practices and testing methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technical data analysis using Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Preferred areas of study/classes: Composite Materials, Mechanics of Materials, Aerospace Structures, Materials Characterization, Manufacturing Processes, Polymer Science, Failure Analysis, and Statistical Analysis / Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in composite materials and manufacturing processes, with strong analytical skills for data analysis and problem-solving. Proficient in engineering laboratory practices and effective communication within collaborative team environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Composite Materials Knowledge
• Mechanical Property Characterization
• Technical Data Analysis
• Engineering Laboratory Practices
• Effective Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Composite Materials
• Mechanical Property Characterization
• Laboratory Testing
• Process Development
• Material Characterization
• Root Cause Investigation
• Failure Analysis
• Manufacturing Support
• Data Analysis
• Engineering Documentation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Collaboration
• Effective Communication

Industry Keywords

• Materials Science
• Aerospace Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Engineering Drawings
• Statistical Analysis
• Design of Experiments

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• MATLAB
• Python