Summer 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences / Thermofluid Analysis Collegiate Intern

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace invites students to join the Flight Sciences / Thermofluid Analysis team in Savannah for a 12-week summer internship. You will work on thermal modeling, fluid systems performance, and data analysis for certification, mentored by senior engineers.

Eligible candidates are full-time undergraduates in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, with a 3.0+ GPA, and must be onsite in Savannah. Prior coursework in heat transfer, propulsion, and aerodynamics is helpful.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student 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 (listed on resume).
• Minimum duration: 12 weeks (summer).
• Must be onsite; this is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Perform numerical simulations to predict environmental conditions and system performance.
• Analyze test data to support certification and ensure temperature/ventilation limits are met.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on real projects.

Skills

1D modeling and simulation

3D CFD and CHT

CAD

Optimization

Coding

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Amesim

FlowMaster

StarCCM+

Simcenter3D

CATIA

Rhinoceros

OpenFOAM

Job description

Summer 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences / Thermofluid Analysis Collegiate Intern in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

About the Position

Thermofluid Analysis engineers / interns are responsible for a wide variety of analytical work, focusing on thermal modeling and fluid systems performance. The group develops new techniques to improve aircraft system design, especially on new aircraft programs. Thermofluids Analysis engineers build numerical simulations to predict environmental conditions throughout the aircraft, and to predict pneumatic, fuel, and hydraulic system performance. The group is also responsible for test data analysis in support of certification, ensuring all equipment on the aircraft remains within acceptable temperature and ventilation environments.

The student will gain knowledge of aircraft system design, FAR Part 25 regulations, advanced simulation techniques, and data analysis techniques. The individuals will be participating in real projects while being mentored by senior engineers.

Typical Major(s):

• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Desired Skills:

• 1D modeling and simulation (Amesim, FlowMaster/Flownex/Simscape)
• 3D CFD and CHT (StarCCM+/Fluent/CFX/OpenFoam)
• CAD (CATIA/Rhinoceros/Simcenter3D)
• Optimization (ModeFrontier/OptiSLAng/Heeds)
• Coding (Python, C/C++/C#, FORTRAN, Java, Matlab)

Classes Taken:

• Heat Transfer
• Propulsion
• Gas Dynamics
• Numerical Methods
• Aerodynamics
• Turbomachinery

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:

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

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

Additional Information

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