Spring 2027 - IEF - Materials and Processes Engineering College Associate

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Materials & Processes Engineering (M&P) Metallics Team supporting Gulfstream's fleet of business aircraft. The M&P Metallics organization is responsible for developing, qualifying, and supporting all metallic materials and manufacturing processes used throughout Gulfstream aircraft. As a Collegiate Associate, you will work alongside engineers supporting metallic materials used in primary and secondary aircraft structures. Responsibilities may include laboratory testing, process development, material characterization, manufacturing support, engineering investigations, and qualification activities. Projects may involve: Metallic material testing and evaluation Mechanical property characterization Material qualification and certification support Metallic manufacturing process development Root cause investigations and failure analysis Engineering documentation and technical report generation Production and supplier support activities Data analysis and test result interpretation The team collaborates closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Structural Analysis, Research & Development, and Operations to ensure the successful implementation of metallic technologies across Gulfstream programs.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy / Metallurgical Engineering
• Available to work on-site in Savannah, GA during the Spring 2027
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (without rounding); must be listed on resume
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of application and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher
• Must work onsite; this is not a remote position
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of metallic materials and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of engineering laboratory practices and testing methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technical data analysis using Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Design and fabrication of metallic components / structure for AIAA Design/Build/Fly, Formula SAE, Rocketry competitions
• Experience with metallic raw materials, manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing (3D printing), etc.
• Metallic Materials
• Mechanics of Materials
• Aerospace Structures
• Materials Characterization
• Manufacturing Processes
• Failure Analysis
• Statistical Analysis

Responsibilities

• Metallic material testing and evaluation
• Mechanical property characterization
• Material qualification and certification support
• Metallic manufacturing process development
• Root cause investigations and failure analysis
• Engineering documentation and technical report generation
• Production and supplier support activities
• Data analysis and test result interpretation

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