Summer 2027 - IEF - Stress Engineering - Collegiate Associate Intern

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Collegiate networking event

Job summary

Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, invites you to join its Stress Engineering team as a Collegiate Associate Intern in Savannah, GA for Summer 2027. You will apply classroom learning to real-world aerospace challenges, supporting analyses and testing under experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

The internship offers exposure to design criteria, materials, and regulatory standards, with hands-on experience in stress analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (unrounded); must be listed on resume.
• On-site work in Savannah, GA during Summer 2027.
• Minimum duration: 12–14 weeks (summer).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Support structural stress analyses for new product development and production designs.
• Assist with static and fatigue testing of components and assemblies.
• Prepare reports to show compliance with FAA regulations.

Skills

Stress Analysis

FEM/FEA

Catia V5

Matlab

Python

C++

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Nastran

Patran

Abaqus

Ansys

Job description

Summer 2027 - IEF - Stress Engineering - Collegiate Associate Intern

Responsibilities for this Position

Summer 2027 - IEF - Stress Engineering - Collegiate Associate Intern in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream: Summer 2027

At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, Collegiate Associates apply classroom learning to real-world challenges and gain valuable experience. Youll work alongside skilled professionals in a culture built on integrity, pride, and excellencepreparing 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 Youll 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 bachelors degree or higher in one of the following disciplines:
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • 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)
• Fatigue & Damage Tolerance
• 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)
• Structural Test Lab (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 bachelors degree or higher.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unrounded); must be listed on resume.
• Minimum duration: 1214 weeks (summer); 1416 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.

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 designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.