Summer 2027 - IEF - Materials and Process Engineering College Associate

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah invites undergraduates to join the Materials & Process Engineering (M&P) Composites Team for a Summer 2027 Collegiate Associate internship.

Work will include lab testing, material characterization, process development, and support for qualification activities across primary and secondary aircraft structures, collaborating with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory testing and material characterization.
• Process development and manufacturing support.
• Engineering investigations and qualification activities.
• Data analysis and test result interpretation.
• Engineering documentation and technical report generation.

Skills

Composite materials

Lab testing

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Materials Science & Engineering

Materials Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Polymer Engineering

Composite Materials Engineering

Job description

Summer 2027 - IEF - Materials and Process Engineering College Associate

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Summer 2027 - IEF - Materials and Process Engineering College Associate in GAC Savannah

About the Position

Join the Materials & Process Engineering (M&P) Composites Team supporting Gulfstream's fleet of business aircraft. The M&P Composites organization is responsible for developing, qualifying, and supporting advanced composite materials and manufacturing processes used throughout Gulfstream aircraft structures.

As a Collegiate Associate, you will work alongside engineers supporting composite materials used in primary and secondary aircraft structures. Responsibilities may include laboratory testing, process development, material characterization, manufacturing support, engineering investigations, and qualification activities.

Projects may involve:

• Composite material testing and evaluation
• Mechanical property characterization
• Material qualification and certification support
• Composite manufacturing process development
• Root cause investigations and failure analysis
• Engineering documentation and technical report generation
• Production and supplier support activities
• Data analysis and test result interpretation

The team collaborates closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Structural Analysis, Research & Development, and Operations to ensure the successful implementation of composite technologies across Gulfstream programs.

Typical Majors:

• Materials Science & Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Polymer Engineering
• Composite Materials Engineering

Desired Skills:

• 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

Hobbies/Interests:

• Fabricating composite structures for AIAA Design/Build/Fly, Formula SAE, Rocketry competitions

Preferred Areas of Study / Classes Taken:

• Composite Materials
• Mechanics of Materials
• Aerospace Structures
• Materials Characterization
• Manufacturing Processes
• Polymer Science
• Failure Analysis
• Statistical Analysis / Design of Experiments (DOE)

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.
• 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.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236038

Category: Other

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Collegiate Associate

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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