Summer 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences / Mass Properties College Intern

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA invites students to join the Mass Properties Engineering team as a software development intern for Summer 2027. The role supports maintenance and enhancement of internal data systems and interfaces across engineering workflows.

The intern will work on mass properties data handling, respond to data requests, and develop familiarity with concepts like component mass, center of gravity, and inertial properties while contributing to tools used by

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate or higher degree.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher must be listed on the resume.
• Available for Summer 2027; internship duration 12 weeks (summer).
• On-site in Savannah, GA; candidates must be able to work on-site.
• Must be actively enrolled in school during internship period.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of internal data management software.
• Assist interfaces to company data management systems and workflows.
• Help with aircraft mass properties data handling and processes.
• Respond to data requests and support process improvements.
• Gain familiarity with mass properties concepts such as component mass, CG, and inertial properties.

Skills

Software development

Data modeling

Engineering data management

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing BS in CS/SE/Aerospace Eng

Strong programming skills

Tools

C#

XAML

.NET

SQL

SQL Server

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Summer 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences / Mass Properties College Intern

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Summer 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences / Mass Properties College Intern in GAC Savannah

About the Position

The Mass Properties Engineering team within Flight Sciences is seeking a software development intern to support the maintenance, enhancement, and integration of internal engineering data systems. This internship is intended for a student who is interested in applying software development skills in an aerospace engineering environment and contributing directly to tools used by engineers supporting aircraft manufacturing and new product development.

• Support the continued development, maintenance, and improvement of an existing internal proprietary data management software package.
• Assist with interfaces to broader company-wide data management systems and engineering workflows.
• Help facilitate aircraft structure and systems data handling activities for the engineering team.
• Respond to engineering data requests and support process improvement initiatives.
• Develop familiarity with aircraft mass properties concepts, including component and assembly mass, center of gravity, and inertial properties.

Requirements

• This position is specifically for the Summer 2027 semester. There are no openings for the spring or fall semesters.
• Must be available for full-time, on-site work in Savannah, Georgia.
• Must be actively enrolled in school at the time of the internship.
• Expected graduation date must be between November 2027 and December 2028.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher must be included on the resume.

Typical Majors

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Informatics or Data Science
• Aerospace Engineering with strong software development skills
• Other engineering majors with strong software development skills
• Physics with strong software development skills
• Applied or Computational Mathematics with strong software development skills
• Information Technology with a strong interest in engineering applications

Desired Skills

• Software development experience with an emphasis on reliability, maintainability, and uptime.
• Database design, data management, or data modeling experience.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management concepts or engineering data management systems.
• Understanding of design tree, product structure, or bill of materials organization methods.
• Experience with compiled programming languages; preference for C#, XAML, .NET, Entity Framework, SQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
• Previous exposure to mass properties, aircraft design, or other aerospace engineering disciplines.
• Interest in aircraft-related topics such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, avionics, loads and structures, flight operations, flight test, or manufacturing.
• Mechanical or electrical hands-on experience, such as automotive, electronics, robotics, or similar technical hobbies.
• Personal software projects, server administration, automation, or other self-directed technical work.
• Experience with radio-controlled aircraft, model aircraft, simulation, or related aviation activities.
• Private pilot experience or other exposure to piloted flight is a plus.

Preferred classes taken/planned

• Data structures and algorithms
• Parallel programming or distributed computing
• Database design and management
• Software design and implementation
• Computer networks and distributed applications
• Software architecture for interactive systems

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.

• 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: 236112

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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