Spring 2027 - IEF - Structures/ Structural Design Collegiate Associate
About The Position
The Structural Design Engineer team is responsible for developing configurations, laying out initial designs, designing detail parts, assemblies and installations and supporting aircraft programs from initial phase through product type certification. The design engineer also sustains multiple in-production aircraft, investigates fleet issues and customer requests, and works alongside multiple technical peers, including stress analysts, systems design engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, production floor support personnel and regulatory agents. Knowledge of design configuration, design criteria, including CFR Part 25 regulations, material properties, load paths and industry and Gulfstream processes are examples of the knowledge, tools and techniques needed to design modern aircraft structures and components.
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
- Minimum duration: 10–12 weeks (summer); 10–16 weeks (spring and fall).
- 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
- Detail Structural Design
- Preliminary Structural Design
- Mechanics of Materials
- Aerospace Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- A passion for airplanes: full-scale, hobby/kit and RC
- An interest in structures and a desire to understand how aircraft are designed and built to optimize performance (weight, aerodynamics) and reduce cost
- An interest in solid modelling, 3D CAD design and collaboration software: CATIA V5, Solid Works, Siemens NX, etc.
- Interest in 3D printing
- Participating in design projects involving structures: AIAA Design Build Fly competition, SAE Competitions, bridge design, etc.
- Knowledge of airframe components, their purpose and design requirements
- 3D CAD design: CATIA or NX
- Manufacturing capabilities
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Structural Analysis
- Statics & Mechanics
- Aerodynamics, Mechanics of Machines, Machine Design
Responsibilities
- Developing configurations
- Laying out initial designs
- Designing detail parts, assemblies and installations
- Supporting aircraft programs from initial phase through product type certification
- Sustaining multiple in-production aircraft
- Investigating fleet issues and customer requests
- Working alongside multiple technical peers, including stress analysts, systems design engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, production floor support personnel and regulatory agents
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
