Summer 2027 - IEF - Structures/ Structural Design College Intern

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

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah invites a Summer 2027 Intern for Structures/Structural Design. This Collegiate Intern position supports designing aircraft structures, including composites, and assists across teams from initial concepts to certification.

You will collaborate with engineers, stress, manufacturing, and regulatory staff while gaining hands-on experience with CATIA/NX and design methods. Applicants must be full-time students, have completed sophomore year, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Completion of sophomore year required before the internship start.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (without rounding); listed on resume.
• Must be onsite; this is not a remote position.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Rotation requirements: Juniors – 2 rotations; Seniors & Graduate Students – 1 rotation.
• Minimum duration: 12 weeks (summer); 14–16 weeks (spring and fall).

Responsibilities

• Develop configurations and initial designs for structures.
• Design detail parts, assemblies and installations.
• Support aircraft programs from initial phase through product type certification.
• Sustain in-production aircraft, investigate fleet issues and customer requests.
• Collaborate with stress analysts, systems design engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, production staff and regulatory agents.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and work across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Composite design

Airframe components

3D CAD CATIA/NX

Manufacturing capabilities

MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

CATIA

NX

Job description

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

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.

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.
• 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); 14–16 weeks (spring and fall).
• Must be onsite; this is not a remote position.
• Must have reliable transportation.

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.