Summer 2027 - Operations Engineer Collegiate Associate Intern (St. Louis)

Summer 2027 - Operations Engineer Collegiate Associate Intern (St. Louis) in  GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills:

Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream: Summer 2027

At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, Collegiate Associates 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.

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

What You’ll Experience
•    Real-world projects that make an impact
•    Exposure to innovative practices 
•    Opportunities to build skills and professional connections

About the position 

The Completions Operations Engineering team in St. Louis is seeking enthusiastic and driven students for an 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
• Must be available to work on-site in St. Louis during the Summer 2027 semester, beginning in May 2027.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (without rounding); must be listed on resume.

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

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. 

Please note that this job description may remain active until October 30, 2027. 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. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unrounded); must be listed on resume.
3. Minimum duration: 10–12 weeks (summer); 10–16 weeks (spring and fall).
4. Must work onsite; this is not a remote position.
5. Must have reliable transportation.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236011

Category: Other

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Collegiate Associate

Posting End Date: 10/30/2026 

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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