Summer 2027 - IEF - Materials And Process Engineering College Associate

Summer 2027 - IEF - Materials and Process Engineering College Associate in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

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)

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: 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.

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