Summer 2027 - IEF - Stress Engineering - Collegiate Associate Intern
by Gulfstream
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Date Posted
August 29, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Locations
Application Deadline
September 28, 2026
Description
Summer 2027 - IEF - Stress Engineering - Collegiate Associate Intern in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills
Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream: Summer 2027
At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, Collegiate Associates apply classroom learning to real-world challenges and gain valuable experience. You’ll work alongside skilled professionals in a culture built on integrity, pride, and excellence—preparing you for future success in the aerospace industry.
Our corporate headquarters in Savannah, Georgia provides the ideal setting for your associate 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 build skills and professional connections
About the Team
The Structural Stress Engineering is responsible for substantiating the structural integrity of all new product development or production design activities. To accomplish this, detailed structural analyses and static and fatigue testing of components, assemblies, and full-scale aircraft are performed. Analysts perform stress analysis and fatigue & damage tolerance evaluations in review of engineering drawings and write reports to show compliance with the FAA regulations.
Preferred Knowledge in the Following Areas
Knowledge of design configuration, design criteria including FAR Part 25 regulations, internal and external loads, material properties and stress analysis techniques are used to structurally substantiate airframe components.
Preferred Degree Programs
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Must be available to work on-site in Savannah, GA during the Summer 2027 semester, beginning in May 2027.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (without rounding); must be listed on resume.
Desired Skills
- Stress Analysis (Metallics and/or composites)
- Finite Element Modeling – FEM/FEA (Nastran/Patran/Abaqus/Ansys/others)
- Fatigue & Damage Tolerance
- Catia V5 (computer aided design/drafting)
- Coding/scripting (Matlab, Python, C++)
Preferred List of Classes Taken/Planned
- Statics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Structural Analysis (preferred)
- Finite Element Analysis (preferred)
- Structural Design (preferred)
- Structural Test Lab (preferred)
Hobbies That May Align Well with This Role
- Passion for airplanes
- Desire to understand how aircraft are designed and built to optimize performance
- Interest in structural testing with experience in Structural/Material Labs (Strength and durability testing)
- Advanced Design Projects in structures (aerospace/car racing/bridge/etc)
Benefits Include
- 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
Please note that this job description may remain active until October 30, 2027. 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.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unrounded); must be listed on resume.
- Minimum duration: 12–14 weeks (summer); 14–16 weeks (spring and fall).
- Must work 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.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 235264
Category: Other
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Collegiate Associate
Number of Openings: 2
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