Summer 2027 - IEF - Materials and Processes Engineering Collegiate Associate

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream’s Materials & Processes Engineering (M&P) Metallics Team supports the company’s fleet of business aircraft. The M&P Metallics organization develops, qualifies, and supports metallic materials and manufacturing processes used throughout Gulfstream aircraft. The Collegiate Associate works alongside engineers supporting metallic materials used in primary and secondary aircraft structures. The position is based on-site at Gulfstream’s corporate headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, during Summer 2027, and requires reliable transportation. The summer assignment lasts 10–12 weeks. Travel may be up to 25%, and the position is on the first shift.

The associate may contribute to laboratory testing, process development, material characterization, manufacturing support, engineering investigations, and qualification activities. Work can include 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; and data analysis and interpretation. The team collaborates with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Structural Analysis, Research & Development, and Operations.

Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students when applying and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in a qualifying engineering or materials discipline. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, without rounding, must be listed on the résumé. Applicants must be available to work on-site in Savannah during Summer 2027 and be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at the time of application and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 without rounding, listed on the résumé.
• Must be available to work on-site in Savannah, Georgia, during Summer 2027; this is not a remote position.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be available for the minimum summer duration of 10–12 weeks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of metallic materials and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of engineering laboratory practices and testing methods.
• Experience analyzing technical data using Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Interest or experience in designing and fabricating metallic components or structures for AIAA Design/Build/Fly, Formula SAE, or rocketry competitions.
• Experience with metallic raw materials, manufacturing processes, or additive manufacturing (3D printing).
• Coursework in Metallic Materials, Mechanics of Materials, Aerospace Structures, Materials Characterization, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, or Statistical Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers working with metallic materials used in primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Contribute to laboratory testing, process development, material characterization, manufacturing support, engineering investigations, and qualification activities.
• Test and evaluate metallic materials and characterize mechanical properties.
• Support material qualification and certification activities.
• Assist with metallic manufacturing process development.
• Conduct or support root cause investigations and failure analysis.
• Generate engineering documentation and technical reports.
• Provide production and supplier support.
• Analyze data and interpret test results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off
• Housing stipend if the associate’s 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: Intern