Spring 2027 - IEF - SE&I / Human Factors Collegiate Intern

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gulfstream Human Factors Engineering (HFE) team works to ensure that Gulfstream's product development process follows a human-centered design approach. The team applies data-driven knowledge about the user's physical and cognitive capabilities and limitations to generate design requirements. These requirements are validated through structured evaluation and support regulatory compliance and certification. The goal of HFE is to ensure Gulfstream's products are safe, easy to use, easy to maintain, maximize total system performance, and are preferred by customers.

Requirements

• Experience with basic research methods and use of human subjects in evaluations and experiments.
• Prior experience with statistical analysis of survey, evaluation, and/or test data and the documentation of results within a report or memorandum.
• Ability to convey technical and non-technical concepts clearly and succinctly in both written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated passion and/or prior knowledge of aviation.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Must be available to work on-site in Savannah, GA during the Spring 2027 semester, beginning in January 2027.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (without rounding); must be listed on resume.
• Actively enrolled in school during the time of the internship; expected graduation May 2027 or later.
• 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.
• 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

• Experience with task analysis methods
• Experience supporting a human factors evaluation within a flight simulator
• Experience with survey development
• Experience performing an analysis of flight deck effects and crew actions resulting from system failures
• Experience with simulation software (e.g., CATIA V5 Human Builder, JACK, 3DSSPP, OPTIS SPEOS)
• Flying experience (e.g., PPL, CPL, ATP)
• Psychology for M.S. or Ph.D. will be considered if candidate is pursuing undergrad in engineering.
• Psychology for B.S. will be considered if candidate has taken several engineering courses prior to internship.
• Introduction to Human Factors
• Design of Experiments
• Statistics
• Ergonomics / Biomechanics
• Sensation and Perception
• Cognition

Responsibilities

• Perform trade studies on system design concepts and present human factors requirement recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams.
• Assist in the design of part task simulation evaluations for detailed design requirement definition using software and physical mockups, or predictive modeling tools.
• Work with a Human Factors Engineer to provide project recommendations in selecting and applying appropriate anthropometric modeling tools to design concept analysis.
• Apply appropriate data analysis methods (descriptive or inferential statistics).
• Assist in the preparation, development, and execution of part task and/or simulator plans that utilize data measurement techniques such as rating scales, questionnaires, and performance measurement calculation.
• Document evaluations in final engineering reports.
• Assist with validation and verification of requirements.
• Utilize industry and/or regulatory committee design guidance and/or regulations to support design aspects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level