Summer - IEF - Materials and Process Engineering College Associate
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Summer 2027 - IEF
- Materials and Process Engineering College Associate
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Summer 2027 - IEF
- Materials and Process Engineering College Associate
in GAC Savannah
About the Position
Join the Materials & Process Engineering (M&P) Composites Team supporting Gulfstream's fleet of business aircraft. The M&P Composites organization is responsible for developing, qualifying, and supporting advanced composite materials and manufacturing processes used throughout Gulfstream aircraft structures.
As a Collegiate Associate, you will work alongside engineers supporting composite 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:
- Composite material testing and evaluation
- Mechanical property characterization
- Material qualification and certification support
- Composite 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 composite technologies across Gulfstream programs.
Typical Majors:
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Polymer Engineering
- Composite Materials Engineering
Desired
Skills:
- Understanding of composite 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
Hobbies/Interests:
- Fabricating composite structures for AIAA Design/Build/Fly, Formula SAE, Rocketry competitions
Preferred Areas of Study / Classes Taken:
- Composite Materials
- Mechanics of Materials
- Aerospace Structures
- Materials Characterization
- Manufacturing Processes
- Polymer Science
- Failure Analysis
- Statistical Analysis / Design of Experiments (DOE)
Position Purpose
:
Start your journey today by joining our team for a career-building experience that utilizes your skills within a world-class organization.
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: 10–12 weeks (summer); 10–16 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: 236038
Category:
Other
Percentage of Travel:
Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type:
Collegiate Associate
Number of Openings: 1
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft
Nearest Major Market: Savannah
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