Job Description SummaryJob Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
GE Aerospace’s technical interns gain broad exposure to varied areas of the Aircraft Engine business. Experienced managers mentor intern contributions and ensure development during their assignments. Interns build leadership and functional skills through structured and challenging hands-on experience complemented by classroom training.
Essential Responsibilities
Works on projects often requiring independent decision-making. These projects are normally scoped to last between 2 and 6 months in duration, but can last for as long as 2 years.
May develop PowerPoint presentations and other graphic presentations to communicate progress, share best practices, or to provide updates.
May be asked to analyze data with excel or various other analysis tools
May be asked to take on certain aspects of a full time job within the function the intern is studying.
May be asked to participate in early talent events, seminars or trainings.
Performing assignments where trust and accuracy are required
Co-ops are typically placed in one of the following labs (though this is not always the case)
Materials Behavior - typical co-op work includes performing mechanical testing of materials (high/low/sustained peak fatigue, bend testing, ballistic impact, etc).
Polymer Matrix Composites - typical work includes performing composite layups for test panels and engine subcomponents and components.
Wear Lab - typical work includes performing tribological and environmental materials testing (sliding/impact/rub/erosion wear testing, jet engine thermal shock testing, cyclic thermal testing, etc)
Structures Airfoils and Repair - typical work includes sectioning/mounting of fielded hardware for characterization, communicating with engineers on unique features and utilizing advanced imaging equipment to characterize repair efforts.
These positions typically require hands-on work with machines, troubleshooting work, data documentation, and communication of project statues and results with the larger team.
Required Qualifications
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (without rounding)
Working towards a degree in a technical field of study
Attending a full time matriculated two year technical program
Completed one full year of college
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
Effective time management and organizational skills; able to balance multiple priorities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
Eligibility Requirements
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status before employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the following; hydraulic systems, EDM, strain gauge/thermocouple application and use, electromechanical systems
Team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working within a globally diverse team across different time zones.
A strong commitment to career in engineering or manufacturing
An analytical approach to problem solving
Willingness and ability to learn from others
Demonstrated leadership skills
Collaborative team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
One who strives for academic excellence and shows great initiative
Desire to work in a fast paced ever changing environment
Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines
Previous experience using independent thought processes to plan ahead, process information, maintain workflow and anticipate future needs of the team
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
Self-Starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions and meet deadlines
Benefits
Pay rates for this position begin at $17/hour and increase for each undergraduate year completed. Relocation support and housing assistance is available for those who relocate to a new city.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
