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Spring 2027 - IEF - Electronic System Engineering (Cyber Security) Collegiate Intern in  GAC Savannah

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Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream: Spring 2027

At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, interns don’t just observe; they contribute from day one. As part of a world-class team building the most advanced business jets, you’ll take on meaningful work in your area of focus, whether engineering, manufacturing, business operations, or beyond, within a culture grounded in integrity, pride, and excellence. Our corporate headquarters in Savannah, Georgia provides the ideal setting for your intern experience by combining professional opportunity with the charm of a historic coastal city.

What You’ll Experience

• Real-world projects that make an impact
• Exposure to innovative practices
• Opportunities to grow skills and professional connections
   

Program Structure

• Juniors: Two rotations required
• Seniors & Graduate Students: One semester required

About the Position - Aviation Cyber Security

Join the Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) organization as a Collegiate Intern focused on Aviation Cyber Security. This position offers an opportunity to work alongside Gulfstream engineers responsible for securing aircraft systems throughout the product development lifecycle.

Modern Gulfstream aircraft rely on highly integrated avionics, communications networks, software applications, and connected technologies. Engineers within the Aviation Cyber Security team work closely with systems, software, avionics, and certification organizations to identify cybersecurity risks, develop mitigations, and help ensure aircraft systems are designed with security as a foundational element.

As a Collegiate Intern, you will contribute to engineering activities supporting cyber risk assessments, threat modeling, security requirements development, security architecture evaluations, and verification activities. You may assist with analysis of aircraft networks, software-enabled systems, data flows, and external interfaces to help identify potential vulnerabilities and improve overall system resilience.

This position provides exposure to aviation regulations, secure development practices, safety-critical systems, and aircraft certification processes. Assignments may include cybersecurity assessments, data analysis, automation scripting, engineering tool development, documentation support, laboratory evaluations, or participation in cross-functional design reviews.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to help shape the future of secure aerospace systems.

Preferred degree programs

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines: 

• Cyber Security Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Aerospace Engineering (with cyber focus)
• Graduate studies in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Secure Systems preferred

• Must be available to work on-site in Savannah, GA during the Spring 2027 semester, beginning in January 2027.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (without rounding); must be listed on resume.

Desired Skills

Technical Foundation

• Understanding of core cybersecurity principles (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Knowledge of network architectures and communication protocols
• Familiarity with threat modeling and risk assessment techniques
• Experience with scripting or software development (Python preferred)
• Basic understanding of Linux and system administration
• Cybersecurity lab, capture-the-flag, vulnerability analysis, or research experience

Aviation-Relevant Knowledge

• Understanding of embedded or cyber-physical systems
• Familiarity with aircraft data networks and connected systems
• Interest in aviation cybersecurity, airworthiness security, or secure-by-design development
• Exposure to safety-critical development environments
• Understanding of secure architectures and system boundaries
• Research experience involving system security, network security, or embedded security

Knowledge of:

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Secure software development practices
• Penetration testing methodologies
• Experience using AI/ML for anomaly detection or cyber analytics

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 16, 2027. Interviews may be conducted before or after this date. 

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235952

Category: Other

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Collegiate Intern

Posting End Date: 10/16/2026 

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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