Summer 2027 - IEF - Materials and Process Engineering College Associate
Date: Sep 10, 2026
Location: Savannah, GA, US
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
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
Job Description
- 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.
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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