Summer 2027 - IEF - SE&I / Human Factors Collegiate Intern

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Part time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a General Dynamics company in Savannah, GA, invites rising undergraduates to join the Summer 2027 IEF - SE&I / Human Factors Collegiate Intern program. You will contribute from day one on real projects within a human factors team focused on safety, usability, and certification of next‑gen jets.

You’ll rotate between design reviews and data‑driven analyses, learn anthropometric modeling, perform statistical studies, and document findings in engineering reports.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting a human factors evaluation/test within a flight simulator with a representative flight deck geometry.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade studies on system design concepts and present human factors requirement recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills

Human factors

Flight simulators

Statistical analysis

Technical communication

Aviation industry experience

Education

Human Factors (engineering focus)

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Industrial Engineering

Industrial & System Engineering

Job description

Summer 2027 - IEF - SE&I / Human Factors Collegiate Intern

Responsibilities for this Position

Summer 2027 - IEF - SE&I / Human Factors Collegiate Intern

Summer 2027 - IEF - SE&I / Human Factors Collegiate Intern in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream

At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, interns dont just observe; they contribute from day one. As part of a world-class team building the most advanced business jets, youll 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 Youll Experience

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

Program Structure

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

About the position

The Gulfstream Human Factors Engineering (HFE) team works to ensure that Gulfstream's product development process follows a human-centered design approach. The team applies data-driven knowledge about the user's physical and cognitive capabilities and limitations to generate design requirements. These requirements are validated through structured evaluation and support regulatory compliance and certification. The goal of HFE is to ensure Gulfstream's products are safe, easy to use, easy to maintain, maximize total system performance, and are preferred by customers.

On any given day, you may:

• Perform trade studies on system design concepts and present human factors requirement recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams.

• Assist in the design of part task simulation evaluations for detailed design requirement definition using software and physical mockups, or predictive modeling tools.

• Work with a Human Factors Engineer to provide project recommendations in selecting and applying appropriate anthropometric modeling tools to design concept analysis.

• Apply appropriate data analysis methods (descriptive or inferential statistics).

• Assist in the preparation, development, and execution of part task and/or simulator plans that utilize data measurement techniques such as rating scales, questionnaires, and performance measurement calculation.

• Document evaluations in final engineering reports.

• Assist with validation and verification of requirements.

• Utilize industry and/or regulatory committee design guidance and/or regulations to support design aspects.

The following skills are required for an applicant to be qualified for this position:

• Prior experience supporting a human factors evaluation/test within a flight simulator with a representative flight deck geometry.

• Prior experience performing an analysis of flight deck effects and crew actions resulting from system failures.

• Prior experience with statistical analysis of survey, evaluation, and/or test data and the documentation of results within a report or memorandum.

• Ability to convey technical and non-technical concepts clearly and succinctly in both written and verbal formats.

• Prior industry experience within aviation human factors.

Education and Experience Desired:

Typical Major(s):

• Human Factors (engineering focus)
• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Industrial Engineering
• Industrial & System Engineering

Preference: Psychology for MS or PhD will be considered if candidate is pursuing undergrad in engineering. Psychology for BS will be considered if candidate has taken several engineering courses prior to internship.

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 bachelors 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: 1214 weeks (summer); 1416 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: 234677

Category: Other

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Collegiate Intern

Number of Openings: 2

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.

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