Summer 2027 IEF Control Law Collegiate Associate Intern

Summer 2027 - IEF - Control Law Collegiate Associate Internin GAC Savannah

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At Gulfstream a proud division of General Dynamics Collegiate Associates apply classroom learning to real-world challenges and gain valuable experience. Youll work alongside skilled professionals in a culture built on integrity pride and excellencepreparing you for future success in the aerospace industry.

Our corporate headquarters in Savannah Georgia provides the ideal setting for your associate experience by combining professional opportunity with the charm of a historic coastal city.

Join Gulfstreams Flight Dynamics and Control Law team for a Summer 2027 associate internship. The Control Law group develops and validates the flight control laws that govern aircraft handling qualities stability augmentation autopilot functions envelope protection systems and fly-by-wire aircraft operation.

Interns will work alongside experienced flight controls engineers supporting the development analysis and testing of advanced aircraft control systems. Assignments may include mathematical modeling simulation development control law analysis data analysis flight test support activities and verification of flight control system requirements.

Projects may involve the use of engineering tools such as MATLAB Simulink and aircraft simulation environments to evaluate aircraft performance and handling characteristics. Interns will gain exposure to the complete flight controls development process from concept development through laboratory testing and flight test validation.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• MATLAB and Simulink modeling
• Programming experience in Python MATLAB C/C or similar technical languages
• Understanding of dynamic systems and feedback control principles
• Experience analyzing engineering data and presenting technical results
• Familiarity with linear systems transfer functions and control system design concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment

• Pilot certificate or flight training experience
• RC aircraft drones robotics or autonomous systems
• Aircraft design teams Formula SAE AIAA Design Build Fly or similar engineering competitions
• Embedded systems microcontrollers and hardware/software integration projects

• Aircraft Flight Dynamics
• Flight Controls
• Aerodynamics
• Classical Control Systems
• Dynamic Systems

• State-Space Control Systems
• Linear Systems
• System Identification
• Numerical Methods
• Engineering Programming
• Signals and Systems

Students that have completed class projects research or extracurricular activities involving aircraft simulation autonomous vehicles robotics control system design guidance and navigation or dynamic system modeling are especially encouraged to apply.

Benefits Include

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Housing stipend (if your permanent residence is more than 50 miles from Gulfstream)

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Collegiate networking event

Please note that this job description may remain active until October 30 2027. Interviews may be conducted before or after this date.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236082

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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