Airworthiness Engineer Specialist 3

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Airworthiness Engineering Specialist III to plan and complete engineering and support work associated with the Compliance Assurance Organization, Organization Designation Authority (ODA), FAA, EASA, and other foreign civil aviation authorities. The role leads and supports the preparation, processing, and review of engineering documentation for certification programs from project start through closure. The specialist serves as a recognized leader and authority in multiple certification areas, applying advanced technical principles to make recommendations and decisions where engineering precedents may be lacking. The position advises multidisciplinary design teams and senior management on certification requirements, strategies, processes, and regulatory developments. It also involves delegated authority under the Gulfstream ODA, participation in FCAA validation activities, and subject-matter-expert reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field, and 13 years of certification experience in the offered job or a related engineering position; alternatively, a relevant master's degree and 11 years of experience, or a relevant Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.
Required experience includes FAA Orders 8110.4 and 8110.15; developing certification strategies for novel products; verifying aircraft design compliance; managing airworthiness of in-service fleets and test vehicles; and designing aerospace systems and components.
The employer's additional requirements specify broad expertise or specialized knowledge in certification; in-depth knowledge of FAA Orders 8110.4 and 8100.15 and the Gulfstream ODA Procedures Manual; and understanding of the GAC safety system.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must have legal authority to work in the United States; Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Responsibilities

Plan and complete engineering and support tasks associated with the Compliance Assurance Organization, ODA, FAA, EASA, and other foreign civil aviation authorities.
Lead, generate, process, and support the review of engineering documentation for certification programs from project start through closure.
Review and approve group deliverables, including certification plans, summary compliance reports, correspondence, and noise data sheets.
Make authoritative decisions and recommendations to solve problems by applying advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts where engineering precedents are lacking.
Provide certification expertise and present certification requirement recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams and upper management.
Research and determine the impact of NPRMs and potential changes to industry or regulatory guidance for future design development.
Recommend strategies for group processes, tools, deliverables, and responsibilities.
Develop and present briefings on certification strategy and status to organization leadership and regulatory authorities, as assigned.
Develop work methods and standard operating procedures for certification methods, processes, and tools, and recommend process improvements.
Author issue papers and assist in preparing applicant responses.
Participate in industry conferences, working groups, and committees related to aviation certification, as assigned.
Use delegated authorities under the Gulfstream ODA, including Engineering Authorized Representative and Alternate Administrator authorities, as applicable.
Participate in FCAA validation activities and review deliverables as a subject matter expert.
Perform other duties as assigned.