Thermal Systems Design Engineering Intern (6 Months)

GE Aerospace has an advanced engineering center located in İstanbul, Kartal, complemented by cutting-edge laboratories in Kocaeli, Gebze. Our offices in İstanbul and Ankara provide essential support to commercial and defense engines across the country. Our highly skilled engineers at the Türkiye Technology Center contribute to GE Aerospace’s engineering work on indigenous programs, new engine programs, software development, and additive manufacturing, supporting the country’s position as an advanced aerospace hub. We are committed to a culture based on respect for people and provide professional growth opportunities for our employees. Join us and find an opportunity to shape the future of flight.

Role Overview

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Have basic understanding of fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
• Write effective codes to automate tasks.
• Document technical data generated by assigned projects consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Provide an engineering support to shop on various projects and sustaining efforts.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical design (statics, strength of materials, dynamics etc.)
• Have basic understanding of at least one coding language (Python, C++, etc.)
• Have basic understanding of at least one CFD tool (e.g. ANSYS Fluent, CFX, etc.)
• Have basic understanding of at least one modelling tool (e.g. Unigraphics, Solidworks etc.)

The ideal candidate is a 3rd or 4th year Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering student with a solid foundation in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, dynamics, and mechanical design, along with basic knowledge of coding, CFD, and modeling tools. They are eager to learn, self-motivated, and able to support both engineering projects and shop-floor needs while documenting technical work clearly and accurately. A strong candidate is also humble, transparent, collaborative, and analytical, with good communication skills in English and Turkish.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate (year 3/4), Master or PhD student of Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
• Good understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics & dynamics.
• Having coding skills is a plus. (Python language is preferred)
• Good command of English & Turkish (reading/writing).
• Good command of MS Office Skills (especially MS Excel and MS Power point).
• Eager to learn, open to communication, self motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision- maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical- minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

At GE Aerospace, we have an unwavering commitment to the future of safer and more efficient flight and believe in our talented people to
make it happen. Here, you will tackle exciting challenges alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Together, we will drive a new
era of growth in aerospace and defense.

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