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Spring 2025 - Human Factors Intern - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

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Position Title: Spring 2025 - Human Factors Intern

Date: Sep 2, 2024

Location: SAVANNAH, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Spring 2025 - Human Factors Intern in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

On any given day, you may:


  • Perform trade studies on system design concepts and present human factors requirement recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams.

  • Assist in the design of part task simulation evaluations for detailed design requirement definition using software and physical mockups, or predictive modeling tools.

  • Work with a Human Factors Engineer to provide project recommendation in selecting and applying appropriate anthropometric modeling tools to design concept analysis.

  • Apply appropriate data analysis methods (descriptive or inferential statistics).

  • Assist in the preparation, development, and execution part task and/or simulator plans that utilize data measurement techniques such as rating scales, questionnaires, and performance measurement calculation.

  • Document evaluations in final engineering reports.

  • Assist with validation and verification of requirements.

  • Utilize industry and/or regulatory committee design guidance and/or regulations to support design aspects.


Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience with basic research methods and use of human subjects in evaluations and experiments.

  • Ability to convey technical and non-technical concepts clearly and succinctly in both written and verbal formats.


Preferred Skills and Abilities:

  • A passion for aviation/aerospace

  • Experience with advanced task analysis methods

  • Experience with biomechanics and time study theories

  • Experience with sensation and perception research

  • Experience with simulation software (e.g., CATIA V5 Human Builder, 3DSSPP, iData)

  • Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)

  • Flying experience (e.g., PPL, CPL, ATP)


Preferred Majors:

  • AE, ME, EE, CompE, CompSci, IE, Human Factors, Systems Engineering


  • Psychology for MS or PhD if undergrad in engineering


  • Psychology for BS if there were several engineering courses have been taken



This is a paid, spring in-person internship, that you must work 40 hours a week for at least 14 weeks.

This position will be posted until 10/13/2024 and interviews will take place in November.

Engineering intern students at Gulfstream Aerospace in Innovation, Engineering and Flight are considered to be an integral part of the Engineering staff, and as such, are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating.

We are looking for all levels of educational experience, from undergrad, masters and PHD candidates who are seeking professional experience in an engineering environment.

Skills:
  • Evaluations and Experiments using Human Factors principals


  • Education and Experience Requirements
  • Must be actively pursuing Bachelors degree and above in Psychology, Human Factors, Engineering Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or related degree.
  • Have some prior aviation experience or indicate an interest in pursuing a career in avaition.
  • To be considered as an intern, applicants must plan to graduate from their current academic program any time after May 2025 or have plan to continue their education in the summer 2025 (ie. bachelors to masters).
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application is required and must be listed on the submitted resume. GPA must remain above a 3.0 through the Fall semester for Spring 2025 internship. Transcripts will be checked and we do not average transfer credits from one institution to another.
  • If you are a freshman, please list your high school GPA.
  • New graduate students, please list your undergraduate GPA.
  • 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
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work for the duration of the internship
  • Must be available to work full time in person during the months of January - April 2025 for at least 14 weeks


  • Education and Experience Requirements

    Position Purpose:

    Job Description

    Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

    Essential Functions:

    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Additional Information

    Requisition Number: 222288

    Posting Type: Internal-External

    Department: J1694-AAP Co Ops

    Category: Other

    Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Coop/Intern

    Salary Grade:N3

    Number of Openings: 1

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

    Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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    General Dynamics

    General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

    Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

    General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

    Who We Are Looking For 

    General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

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    At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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