Fall 2026 - Operations Engineering Collegiate Intern

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Date: Feb 5, 2026

Location: St. Louis, IL, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Fall 2026 - Operations Engineering Collegiate Intern  in  GAC St. Louis


Unique Skills:

 

Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream

At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, interns don’t just observe; they contribute from day one. As part of a world-class team building the most advanced business jets, you’ll take on meaningful work in your area of focus, whether engineering, manufacturing, business operations, or beyond, within a culture grounded in integrity, pride, and excellence. Our corporate headquarters in Savannah, Georgia provides the ideal setting for your intern 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 grow skills and professional connections

 

Program Structure

  • Juniors: Two rotations required
  • Seniors & Graduate Students: One rotation required

 

This role is in St. Louis, Missouri. The facility is located at the St. Louis downtown airport, only minutes from exciting downtown St. Louis.

 

The compensation range for this role is $18.90 - $27.30 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by your expected graduation date. 

 

 

 

 

About the position 

The Completions Operations Engineering team in St. Louis is seeking enthusiastic and driven students for a summer internship within our Engineering group. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!


Principal Responsibilities

Responsibilities primarily involve mechanical engineering design, modeling, and drafting of new and derivative versions of aircraft interior equipment, utilizing scanning and 3D printing tools, developing and modifying engineering processes,  coordinating with shop manufacturing personel during fabrication, participating in root cause / corrective action events, and new development engineering projects.

 

Preferred Skills 

  • Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on, aviation focused environment.

  • Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
  • Proven leadership skills on-campus or in a previous work atmosphere.
  • Previous internship experience a plus.

 

Education Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in the following:

  • Aerospace Engineering 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering

 

Benefits Include

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid Holiday Time
  • Company-provided housing (if your permanent residence is more than 50 miles from Gulfstream)
  • Medical coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Collegiate networking events

 

Please note that this job description may remain active until March 27, 2026. 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:
    1. Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of application and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.

    2. Completion of sophomore year is required. prior to the internship start date.

    3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (without rounding); must be listed on resume.

    4. Rotation Requirements: Juniors – 2 rotations; Seniors & Graduate Students – 1 rotation.

    5. Minimum duration: 12–14 weeks (summer); 14–16 weeks (spring and fall).

    6. Must be onsite; this is not a remote position.

    7. Must have reliable transportation.
    This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

    Additional Information

    Requisition Number: 230750

    Category: Other

    Percentage of Travel: None

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Collegiate Intern

    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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