Summer 2027 - IEF - Stress Engineering - Collegiate Associate Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Collegiate networking event

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA invites a Summer 2027 Collegiate Associate Intern to apply classroom knowledge to real-world aerospace challenges. You will work on structural analyses, fatigue testing, and FAA-compliance reporting under experienced mentors.

You must be enrolled full-time in an accredited program (Aerospace/Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or CS) with a 3.0+ GPA, and be available on-site for the Summer 2027 term beginning May 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the listed disciplines.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (unrounded); must be listed on resume.
• Strong interest in aerospace structural engineering and FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with real-world stress analyses and reports.
• Support fatigue testing data collection and interpretation.
• Contribute to FAA compliance documentation and design substantiation.

Skills

Stress Analysis

FEM/FEA

Catia V5

Coding (Matlab/Python/C++)

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Nastran

Patran

Abaqus

Ansys

Job description

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Summer 2027 - IEF - Stress Engineering - Collegiate Associate Intern

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Summer 2027 - IEF - Stress Engineering - Collegiate Associate Internin GAC Savannah

At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, Collegiate Associates apply classroom learning to real-world challenges and gain valuable experience. You’ll work alongside skilled professionals in a culture built on integrity, pride, and excellence—preparing you for future success in the aerospace industry.

Our corporate headquarters in Savannah, Georgia provides the ideal setting for your associate experience by combining professional opportunity with the charm of a historic coastal city.

What You’ll Experience

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

About the Team

The Structural Stress Engineering is responsible for substantiating the structural integrity of all new product development or production design activities. To accomplish this, detailed structural analyses and static and fatigue testing of components, assemblies, and full-scale aircraft are performed. Analysts perform stress analysis and fatigue & damage tolerance evaluations in review of engineering drawings and write reports to show compliance with the FAA regulations.

Preferred knowledge in the following areas

Knowledge of design configuration, design criteria including FAR Part 25 regulations, internal and external loads, material properties and stress analysis techniques are used to structurally substantiate airframe components.

Preferred degree programs

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines:
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • MechanicalEngineering
  • Computer Science
• 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.

Desired skills

• Stress Analysis (Metallics and/or composites)
• Finite Element Modeling – FEM/FEA (Nastran/Patran/Abaqus/Ansys/others)
• Catia V5 (computer aided design/drafting)
• Coding/scripting (Matlab, Python, C++)

Preferred list of classes taken/planned

• Statics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Structural Analysis (preferred)
• Finite Element Analysis (preferred)
• Structural Design (preferred)

Hobbies that may align well with this role

• Passion for airplanes
• Desire to understand how aircraft are designed and built to optimize performance
• Interest in structural testing with experience in Structural/Material Labs (Strength and durability testing)
• Advanced Design Projects in structures (aerospace/car racing/bridge/etc)

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off
• Housing stipend (if your permanent residence is more than 50 miles from Gulfstream)
• Medical coverage
• 401(k) match
• Collegiate networking event

Please note that this job description may remain active until October 30, 2027. 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.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unrounded); must be listed on resume.
• Minimum duration: 12–14 weeks (summer); 14–16 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: 235264

Category: Other

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Collegiate Associate

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.

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