Help invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely as a GE Aerospace Edison Works intern or co-op! At GE Aerospace, safety and quality are our top priorities — and in Edison Works, you’ll apply them while working at the forefront of advanced aerospace innovation. As part of this team, you’ll take on challenging, real-world engineering problems focused on developing next-generation propulsion technologies for critical military applications. You’ll build professional and technical skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and training, while forming connections with fellow interns, engineers, and leaders. This experience will help prepare you for a potential full-time career at GE Aerospace, whether through one of our leadership programs or direct-hire opportunities.
In Advanced Programs Aero Design, you will contribute to the invention and development of next-generation military propulsion systems by defining and delivering integrated aero solutions that support national defense and future mission needs. You’ll work on advanced aero concepts for augmentors and exhaust nozzles, helping mature innovative designs that meet demanding customer capability requirements. As an Edison Works Aero Engineer, you’ll gain experience creating "air solid" CAD models in NX, generating meshes in Ansys Workbench, and performing analysis and post-processing using Ansys CFX and Fluent for non/reacting and reacting combustion flows. You’ll also collaborate across a highly integrated team of mechanical, thermal, performance, and survivability engineers to develop optimized solutions for some of the most advanced propulsion challenges in the industry.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale without rounding
- Attending a full-time registered and nationally accredited bachelor or graduate program (accepted majors are listed below)
- Reliable transportation, as many of our sites do not have public transportation available
- Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to have an active security clearance at the SECRET level.
Degrees accepted:
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
- Ceramic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Materials Science/Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Or any relevant or similar major to the ones above
Eligibility Requirements:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. United States Citizenship required as a prerequisite for secret clearance.
Desired Characteristics:
- Engineering aptitude and passion for aerospace technology
- An analytical approach to problem solving
- Strong knowledge of computer and Microsoft products
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with honesty, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, and takes initiative
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, and collaborative teamwork
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenge existing processes, critical thinker
Benefits:
Pay rates for this position begin at $20/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.
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 InformationGE 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
Skills Required
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale without rounding
- Currently enrolled full-time in a nationally accredited bachelor's or graduate program
- Enrollment in an accepted engineering, computer science, or relevant major
- Reliable transportation
- Active Secret security clearance
- United States citizenship as a prerequisite for Secret clearance
- Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Engineering aptitude and passion for aerospace technology
- Strong knowledge of computer and Microsoft products
- Strong communication, leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.
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