Fall 2026 - IEF - Flight Sciences/Loads and Dynamics Collegiate Intern

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, interns don’t just observe; they contribute from day one. As part of a world-class team building the most advanced business jets, you’ll take on meaningful work in your area of focus, whether engineering, manufacturing, business operations, or beyond, within a culture grounded in integrity, pride, and excellence. Our corporate headquarters in Savannah, Georgia provides the ideal setting for your intern 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 grow skills and professional connections Program Structure Juniors: Two rotations required Seniors & Graduate Students: One rotation required About the position The Loads and Dynamics team is responsible for all aspects of static loads, dynamic loads, and flutter at Gulfstream. Working closely with the senior engineers for support and oversight, you will gain meaningful experience solving technical challenges in the areas of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity. Your work may include the following: Performing static and dynamic ground/landing gear loads analyses, including formula and landing conditions Generating and analyzing aircraft structural dynamic responses and corresponding load distributions for tuned and continuous gust conditions Performing aircraft flutter analysis for nominal, parametric, failure, and repair scenarios Assessing aircraft repairs and modifications for flutter impacts Assisting in the development of new tools and methods for loads analyses Education Requirement Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines: Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering with coursework in Aerodynamics or an Aerospace concentration/certificate Preferred Skills Enrolled in a graduate degree program with a focus on structural dynamics or aeroelasticity Experience with MATLAB Finite Element Analysis and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics experience Familiarity/course work in aerodynamics, structures, and aeroelasticity Benefits Include Competitive pay Paid Holiday Time Company-provided housing (if your permanent residence is more than 50 miles from Gulfstream) Medical coverage 401(k) match Collegiate networking events Please note that this job description may remain active until March 27, 2026. 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. 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: 12–14 weeks (summer); 14–16 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.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines: Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering with coursework in Aerodynamics or an Aerospace concentration/certificate
• 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.
• Juniors – 2 rotations; Seniors & Graduate Students – 1 rotation.
• Minimum duration: 12–14 weeks (summer); 14–16 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.

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in a graduate degree program with a focus on structural dynamics or aeroelasticity
• Experience with MATLAB
• Finite Element Analysis and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics experience
• Familiarity/course work in aerodynamics, structures, and aeroelasticity

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Performing static and dynamic ground/landing gear loads analyses, including formula and landing conditions
• Generating and analyzing aircraft structural dynamic responses and corresponding load distributions for tuned and continuous gust conditions
• Performing aircraft flutter analysis for nominal, parametric, failure, and repair scenarios
• Assessing aircraft repairs and modifications for flutter impacts
• Assisting in the development of new tools and methods for loads analyses

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holiday Time
• Company-provided housing (if your permanent residence is more than 50 miles from Gulfstream)
• Medical coverage
• 401(k) match
• Collegiate networking events

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern