Propulsion Performance Engineering Intern - Bohemia, NY - Summer 2027
At a glance
- Pay
- $24/hr
- Location
- Bohemia, United States
- Work type
- Onsite
- Start
- Summer 2027
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
- Category
- Engineering
Propulsion Performance Engineering Intern at GE Aerospace (Bohemia, NY). Role involves collaborating with engineers to assess propulsion system performance, develop and interpret models and simulations, analyze data, and communicate findings. Requires familiarity with compressible flow, thermodynamics, scripting (MATLAB, Python, or C++), data acquisition systems, and strong communication skills.
What they are looking for
Location: Bohemia, United States of America
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Innoveering, a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Aerospace, is a dynamic engineering development company with exciting projects and product development in the aerospace and defense sector. Primary focus is on developing advanced, high-speed propulsion engines to support the Department of Defense Modernization Priorities. Our customers and partners include the U.S. Government and major aerospace prime weapons systems companies.
In this role, you will collaborate with other engineers to assess high speed propulsion system component and harsh environment sensor performance. To accomplish the given tasks, you must be familiar with compressible flow, thermodynamics, a scripting language such as MATLAB, Python, or C++, data acquisition systems and applying engineering principles to analyze the integrity and/or performance of the designed components. Communication and documentation are critical as you will often need to prepare slides (or other documents) to present to the team, whether it is to describe modeling efforts or to discuss project progress.
Responsibilities
Support engineering analyses related to propulsion system performance, including airflow, pressure, temperature, and thrust-related behavior
Assist with evaluation of high-speed flow phenomena in propulsion components and systems
Help develop, run, and interpret performance models, simulations, and engineering calculations
Analyze test or simulation data to assess engine or component performance against requirements and expectations
Support studies involving compressible flow, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, gas path performance, fluid systems and control strategies.
Collaborate with design, systems, aerodynamics, and test teams to investigate performance trends and technical issues
Contribute to validation and correlation efforts between analytical predictions, computational models, and test results
Prepare technical summaries, charts, reports, and presentations to communicate findings
Document assumptions, methods, results, and recommendations for engineering review
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Organize and/or attend meetings with team to discuss project tasks and schedule
Prepare presentations and slides to communicate ideas and/or progress on projects
Report progress directly to Engineering Supervisor or Engineer Lead
Perform other duties and cross training as assigned
Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship / Ability to pass background investigation & drug screening
Attending a full-time matriculated and national accredited BS or MS program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA off a 4.0 scale without rounding
Basic understanding of high-speed or compressible flow principles
Basic understanding of mechanical design, materials and manufacturing processes
Ability to work well in a team environment and coordinate between various teams and disciplines
Basic to intermediate programming language (MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.) skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in laboratory, test, and shop-floor environments
Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
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.
Preferred Skills
Coursework or project experience in
Propulsion or Combustion
Aerodynamics or compressible flow
Gas Dynamics
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Dynamic Systems and Control
Experience with computational fluid dynamic or aerodynamic analysis tools
Understanding of numerical methods and modeling
System-level performance studies.
Exposure to propulsion systems, inlet/duct flows, nozzles, or related flow path analysis is a plus
Benefits
Pay rates for this position begin at $24/hour and increase for each undergraduate year completed. Relocation support and housing assistance is available for those who relocate to a new city.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes