Propulsion Performance Engineering Intern

About the Role

Innoveering, a subsidiary of GE Aerospace, is seeking an intern to collaborate with engineers on assessing high-speed propulsion system component and harsh environment sensor performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering analyses for propulsion system performance (airflow, pressure, temperature, thrust).
• Assist in evaluating high-speed flow phenomena in propulsion components and systems.
• Develop, run, and interpret performance models, simulations, and engineering calculations.
• Analyze test or simulation data to assess engine or component performance.
• 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 between analytical predictions, computational models, and test results.
• Prepare technical summaries, charts, reports, and presentations to communicate findings.
• Document assumptions, methods, results, and recommendations.
• Work independently while communicating and coordinating efforts with others.
• Organize and/or attend meetings to discuss project tasks and schedule.
• Prepare presentations and slides to communicate ideas and/or project progress.
• Report progress to Engineering Supervisor or Engineer Lead.
• Perform other duties and cross training as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with compressible flow, thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with a scripting language such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to analyze integrity and/or performance.
• Communication and documentation skills critical.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship / Ability to pass background investigation & drug screening.
• Currently attending a full-time matriculated and nationally accredited BS or MS program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on 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.

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.
• Experience with system-level performance studies.
• Exposure to propulsion systems, inlet/duct flows, nozzles, or related flow path analysis is a plus.

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. Person status required (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee/refugee status).
• Ability to prove U.S. Person status.
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Benefits

• Pay rates begin at $24/hour and increase for each undergraduate year completed.
• Relocation support and housing assistance available.