Propulsion Collegiate Intern

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Savannah, GA
Employment: Intern
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 52 roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Propulsion Collegiate Intern

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The Summer 2027 - Flight Sciences - Propulsion Collegiate Intern joins the Propulsion Analysis team to support the development and maintenance of engine cycle simulation models. This role involves performing engine performance analyses, off-design studies, and developing analytical tools or automation methods for aircraft propulsion systems. The intern will contribute to projects involving fuel consumption, thrust performance, and mission analysis while validating models using test and flight data. Key responsibilities include documenting engineering results and participating in multidisciplinary studies regarding aerodynamic and thermal interactions. Candidates should possess skills in modeling, simulation, and programming using MATLAB, Python, Excel, or VBA. The role requires familiarity with numerical methods and tools such as NPSS, AxSTREAM, and ANSYS. This position addresses the technical challenge of predicting and optimizing propulsion system behavior across diverse operating conditions for aircraft programs.

Skills

MATLAB Simulink Python NPSS AxSTREAM Excel VBA ANSYS Fluent ANSYS CFX STAR-CCM+ ANSYS Mechanical CFD FEA FSI Numerical Methods Modeling and Simulation Automation Scripting

What you'll do

Develop and maintain engine cycle simulation models to predict and optimize propulsion systems.
Perform engine performance analyses and off-design studies across various operating conditions.
Create analytical tools and automation methods to improve modeling methodologies.
Analyze propulsion and aircraft performance data related to fuel consumption, thrust, and mission analysis.
Validate analytical models using available test and flight data.
Participate in multidisciplinary studies involving aerodynamic, thermal, and structural interactions.
Document engineering results, assumptions, and technical methodologies for project records.

What we're looking for

Must be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher at the time of application.
Completion of sophomore year is required prior to the internship start date.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher without rounding.
Proficiency in English reading, writing, speaking, and understanding is required.
Typical majors include Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience with modeling, simulation, and programming in MATLAB or Python (preferred).
Familiarity with numerical methods, gas dynamics, thermodynamics, and aircraft propulsion (preferred).
Exposure to CFD, FEA, or multidisciplinary simulation approaches like Fluid-Structure Interaction is desirable.

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