*Job Title: 2016 Intern –Certification Engineering*
* Business Group: Seating Products Group*
* Location: Winston-Salem, NC*
Join our team as a summer intern and find out what it’s like to develop innovative technologies and creative solutions that redefine the aircraft industry time and time again. It’s a hands-on, first-person experience that brings you right into the heart of B/E Aerospace. You’ll gain real work experience and be a part of everyday team scenarios. It’s the perfect way to discover where a career at B/E Aerospace can take you. As a global organization and world-renowned leader, we offer an unrivaled experience that will help prepare you for your future career.
The *B/E Aerospace Summer Intern Program* affords students:
* The opportunity to learn and gain practical experience in a hands-on environment
* The ability to work on projects and programs currently in progress at B/E, which allows the intern to apply knowledge that contributes to the overall business
* A competitive salary
* Housing assistance (if applicable)
* Access to state-of-the-art equipment
* Possible future employment
* _Internship Role & Responsibilities_*
A Certification Engineer Intern will work as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team responsible for flammability certification analysis and testing required to support aircraft seat product Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and FAA/EASA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approvals. This role interfaces with aircraft equipment OEMs such as Boeing and Airbus and directly impacts customer product delivery milestones.
Key responsibilities include:
* Develops TSO approval documentation including flammability substantiation documents, test plans, and test reports.
* Performs analyses of seat product designs to show and find compliance to 14 CFR 25.853(a), (c) and (d), as well as pertinent FAA and EASA Special Conditions and OEM industry Methods of Compliance (MoC).
* Interfaces directly with the program management, design, and structural/electrical certification organizations as part of a cross-functional team.
* Designs and conforms flammability test equipment and setup, and witnesses flammability testing.
* Supports flammability testing by designing, procuring, and conformity test articles.
* Interfaces with flammability testing vendors to facilitate flammability testing.
* Works closely with the program management department to support customer commercial considerations and program/project schedules.
Additionally, all Certification Engineer Interns will be responsible for one initiative project that spans the duration of their assignment. This initiative project will be communicated to the intern the first week of his/her assignment, and will have a direct impact to the flammability certification team capability, capacity, efficiency, etc. The intern will also be responsible for developing and giving a presentation to business leadership outlining the implementation of the initiative and technical/business impact of adoption.
* _Minimum Qualifications_*
* Minimum GPA of 3.0
* Completion of sophomore year
* Enrollment in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program for the Fall 2016 semester in Engineering
* _Preferred Qualifications_*
* Completed coursework towards a Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
* Previous internships, research or project experience in relevant field
* _Desired Capabilities_*
* Excellent oral, written, and communication/presentation skills
* Shows initiative and sound judgment when working independently or in a team.
* Ability to collaborate in a team environment with multi-disciplinary members
* Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders including Senior Leadership.
* _About B/E_*
B/E Aerospace is the world’s leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products. B/E Aerospace designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of products for both commercial aircraft and business jets. B/E Aerospace manufactured products include aircraft cabin seating, lighting systems, oxygen systems, food and beverage preparation and storage equipment, galley systems, and modular lavatory systems. The Company also provides cabin interior reconfiguration, program management and certification services. B/E Aerospace sells and supports its products through its own global direct sales and product support organization. For more information, visit the B/E Aerospace website at www.beaerospace.com
Passion to Innovate. Power to Deliver.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.