Summer 2027 - IEF - Stress Engineering - Collegiate Associate Intern

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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

• 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 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.

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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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