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Spring 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences/Stability and Control - Collegiate Intern in Savannah, Georgia at Gulfstream

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Position Title: Spring 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences/Stability and Control - Collegiate Intern

Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Spring 2027 - IEF - Flight Sciences/Stability and Control - Collegiate Intern in GAC Savannah


Unique Skills:

Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream

At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, Collegiate Interns 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 internship experience by combining professional opportunity with the charm of a historic coastal city.

About the Position:

Join the Stability and Control team within Flight Dynamics and Flight Sciences for a Spring 2027 internship! Our team is responsible for defining airplane stability and control requirements that drive the design and sizing of horizontal and vertical tail surfaces, flight control surfaces, and system architectures necessary to deliver exceptional flying and handling qualities. Day-to-day work centers on desktop simulations, pilot-in-the-loop simulations, and flight testing, encompassing both normal and abnormal operating conditions. Given the multidisciplinary nature of the Flight Dynamics organization, interns may also contribute to simulation model development, support flight control law design activities, and participate in preliminary aircraft design initiatives. In addition, our team is undertaking significant upgrades to our analysis and engineering toolsets, enhancing our ability to perform studies, collect and analyze data, and make informed decisions throughout the aircraft development lifecycle. Join us as we help shape the flight characteristics and handling qualities of future Gulfstream aircraft, and lead the charge in creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience!

Typical Major(s):

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science

Skills:

  • (Required) Strong MATLAB Coding Skills
  • (Desired) Exposure to aircraft conceptual, preliminary, or detailed design activities with an emphasis on control surface, control architecture, and empennage sizing.
  • (Desired) Experience in coding in languages other than MATLAB (Python/NumPy or C++)
  • (Desired) Familiarity or hands-on experience with FUN3D, Vortex Lattice Methods (VLM), Tecplot for aerodynamic data visualization
  • (Desired) Demonstrated experience with wind tunnel testing and data reduction
  • (Desired) Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering or academic research environments

Hobbies / Interests:

  • Passion for airplanes and desire to understand more how they work, particularly how they are
    controlled / the flight dynamics aspects, including manned flight
  • Broad interests relating to airplanes, including aerodynamics, systems, avionics, loads/structures
  • Participation in clubs like AIAA, Design Build Fly, etc.
  • Interest in working with pilots and being involved in lab testing and simulation development
  • Airplane Handling Qualities
  • RC Airplanes/Drones (especially aerodynamic / flight dynamic perspective), robotics,
    microprocessors, Arduinos
  • Private pilot license, or experience with piloted flight

Classes Taken:

  • (Required) Aircraft Stability & Control, Aerodynamics, and/or Flight Dynamics
  • (Desired) Controls, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • (Desired) Significant coursework in Computer Science

Benefits Include

  • Company-provided housing
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) match
  • Mentorship
  • Collegiate networking events

Please note that this job description may remain active until October 30, 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 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: 236093

    Category: Other

    Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

    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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    Nearest Major Market: Savannah
    Job Segment: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Computer Science, Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Technology

    Job Location

    Savannah, Georgia, 31401, United States

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