Chemical Engineering Intern

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries.  We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, and suppliers worldwide, with 31 leasing, sales, distribution, and MRO operations in 19 countries. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

The GA Telesis Landing Gear Services facility in Medley, FL is seeking a motivated Chemical Engineering Intern to support the engineering team in the development, testing, and optimization of materials and coatings for landing gear systems. This internship provides hands-on experience in surface treatments, corrosion prevention, and material performance analysis in an aerospace environment. This is a paid internship at $16/hr. Applicants must be US Citizens due to Federal contracting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in research and development of protective coatings, corrosion prevention, and surface treatments for landing gear components.
• Support materials testing, including chemical composition analysis, adhesion testing, and wear resistance evaluation.
• Help analyze and improve chemical processes used in landing gear manufacturing, such as anodizing, plating, and heat treatment.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and material scientists, to optimize material selection for durability and weight reduction.
• Contribute to environmental and safety compliance efforts, ensuring that chemical processes meet aviation industry regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, FAA, EASA).
• Assist in documentation, reporting, and presentation of findings related to material performance and chemical processing.

Qualifications: 

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of materials science, corrosion, coatings, and chemical processes.
• Basic knowledge of aviation materials and regulations is a plus.
• Experience with laboratory testing techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, microscopy, electrochemical testing) is desirable.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Detail-oriented, analytical mindset with problem-solving skills

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