Summer 2027 - IEF - Structures/ Structural Design College Intern

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks a Summer 2027 Structures/ Structural Design College Intern to support configurations, layouts, and detail parts for aircraft structures and composites. You’ll work on programs from early concept through certification, collaborating with stress, systems, and manufacturing engineers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and hands‑on design using CATIA V5, SolidWorks, and NX, with a path toward professional growth in aerospace

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full‑time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher (unrounded) on resume.
• Rotation requirements: Juniors 2 rotations; Seniors & Graduate Students 1 rotation.
• Minimum duration: 12 weeks (summer); 16 weeks (spring and fall).
• Must be onsite; this is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with configurations, initial designs, detail parts, assemblies and installations.
• Support aircraft programs from initial phase through product type certification.
• Collaborate with stress analysts, systems design engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers and regulators.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Composite design concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Summer 2027 - IEF - Structures/ Structural Design College Intern

Responsibilities for this Position

Summer 2027 - IEF - Structures/ Structural Design College Intern

Summer 2027 - IEF - Structures/ Structural Design College Intern in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

The Structural Design Engineer (Department 651) is responsible for developing configurations, laying out initial designs, designing detail parts, assemblies and installations and supporting aircraft programs from initial phase through product type certification. The design engineer also sustains multiple in-production aircraft, investigates fleet issues and customer requests, and works alongside multiple technical peers, including stress analysts, systems design engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, production floor support personnel and regulatory agents. Knowledge of design configuration, design criteria, including CFR Part 25 regulations, material properties, load paths and industry and Gulfstream processes are examples of the knowledge, tools and techniques needed to design modern aircraft structures and components.

In addition to the core responsibilities of a Structural Design Engineer, this internship will support the design, development, and evaluation of advanced composite aircraft structures and components. Candidates should have academic coursework or project experience involving composite materials, including an understanding of material properties, laminate construction, anisotropic behavior, failure modes, design allowables, and manufacturing methods. Familiarity with composite design considerations such as ply orientation, load transfer, joint design, producibility, and inspection methods is highly desired.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience working within a team environment through engineering design projects, student organizations, research activities, competitions, or other collaborative technical efforts. The ability to communicate technical concepts effectively, contribute to group problem‑solving activities, and work across multiple engineering disciplines is important. Candidates should be self‑motivated learners who are comfortable taking ownership of assignments while collaborating with peers, mentors, and customers to achieve project objectives.

Typical Major(s): Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Hobbies / Interests:
A passion for airplanes: full‑scale, hobby/kit and RC
An interest in structures and a desire to understand how aircraft are designed and built to
optimize performance (weight, aerodynamics) and reduce cost
An interest in solid modelling, 3D CAD design and collaboration software: CATIA V5, Solid Works,
Siemens NX, etc.
Interest in 3D printing
Participating in design projects involving structures: AIAA Design Build Fly competition, SAE
Competitions, bridge design, etc.

Desired Skills:
Knoledge of composite design and manufacturing considerations
Knowledge of airframe components, their purpose and design requirements
3D CAD design: CATIA or NX
Manufacturing capabilities
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication

List of Classes Taken/Planned:
Detail Structural Design (preferred)
Preliminary Structural Design (preferred)
Mechanics of Materials (preferred)
Structural Analysis
Statics & Mechanics
Aerodynamics, Mechanics of Machines, Machine Design

Other:
Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student(s)

Education and Experience Requirements

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: 12 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: 236094

Category: Other

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Collegiate Intern

Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

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

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Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business‑jet aircraft.