Summer 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences/Loads and Dynamics College Intern

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided housing

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Collegiate networking events

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA invites motivated students for the Summer 2027 IEF - Flight Sciences/Loads and Dynamics College Intern program. You will work with the Loads and Dynamics team on static and dynamic analyses, flutter assessments, and tool development under senior mentorship.

Participants will rotate through two sessions for juniors and one for seniors/graduate students, gaining real-world experience in aeroelasticity, structural dynamics, and aerospace engineering

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering with coursework in Aerodynamics or an Aerospace concentration/certificate.
• Available to work on-site in Savannah, GA during Summer 2027 (May 2027 start).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (no rounding); must be listed on resume.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic ground/landing gear loads analyses, including formula and landing conditions.
• Generate and analyze aircraft structural dynamic responses and load distributions for gust conditions.
• Perform flutter analysis for nominal, parametric, failure, and repair scenarios.
• Assess repairs and modifications for flutter impacts.
• Assist in developing new tools and methods for loads analyses.

Skills

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (Aero/Aero Dynamics)

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

MATLAB

Job description

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Summer 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences/Loads and Dynamics College Intern

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Summer 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences/Loads and Dynamics College Intern in GAC Savannah

At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, interns don’t just observe; they contribute from day one. As part of a world-class team building the most advanced business jets, you’ll take on meaningful work in your area of focus, whether engineering, manufacturing, business operations, or beyond, within a culture grounded in integrity, pride, and excellence. Our corporate headquarters in Savannah, Georgia provides the ideal setting for your intern experience by combining professional opportunity with the charm of a historic coastal city.

What You’ll Experience

• Real-world projects that make an impact
• Opportunities to grow skills and professional connections

Program Structure

• Juniors: Two rotations required
• Seniors & Graduate Students: One rotation required

About the position

The Loads and Dynamics team is responsible for all aspects of static loads, dynamic loads, and flutter analysis at Gulfstream. Working closely with senior engineers for support and oversight, you will gain meaningful experience solving technical challenges in the areas of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity.

Your work may include the following:

• Performing static and dynamic ground/landing gear loads analyses, including formula and landing conditions
• Generating and analyzing aircraft structural dynamic responses and corresponding load distributions for tuned and continuous gust conditions
• Performing aircraft flutter analysis for nominal, parametric, failure, and repair scenarios
• Assessing aircraft repairs and modifications for flutter impacts
• Assisting in the development of new tools and methods for loads analyses

Education Requirement

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines:
• Mechanical Engineering with coursework in Aerodynamics or an Aerospace concentration/certificate
• Must be available to work on-site in Savannah, GA during the Summer 2027 semester, beginning in May 2027.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (without rounding); must be listed on resume

Preferred Skills

• Enrolled in a graduate degree program with a focus on structural dynamics or aeroelasticity
• Experience with MATLAB
• Finite Element Analysis and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics experience
• Familiarity/course work in aerodynamics, structures, and aeroelasticity

Benefits Include

• Company-provided housing
• Competitive pay
• Medical coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) match
• Collegiate networking events

Please note that this job description may remain active until October 30, 2026. Interviews may be conducted before or after this date.

Education and Experience Requirements

Position Purpose:Start your journey today by joining our team for a career-building experience that utilizes your skills within a world-class organization.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of application and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Completion of sophomore year is required. prior to the internship start date.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (without rounding); must be listed on resume.
• Rotation Requirements: Juniors - 2 rotations; Seniors & Graduate Students - 1 rotation.
• Minimum duration: 12 weeks (summer); 14-16 weeks (spring and fall).
• Must be onsite; this is not a remote position.
• Must have reliable transportation.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235980

Category: Other

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Collegiate Intern

Number of Openings: 1

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Nearest Major Market: Savannah
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