Completions Certification Tech Spec II

Gulfstream•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Guides the successful completion of major engineering programs or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services. The role applies authoritative technical judgment to complex engineering issues, balancing technical product considerations with cost and schedule. Work is performed with little direction and reviewed from a long-range perspective. The position focuses on certification for aircraft design changes, including engineering type design changes, new or amended STC projects, major repairs, and alterations. It involves developing and reviewing certification plans, determining methods of compliance, reviewing engineering design and substantiation data, and supporting responses to FAA Issue Papers. The role also provides guidance and mentorship to more junior coworkers on compliance requirements for moderately complex major design change projects. The position is based in GAC Appleton, is full-time on the first shift, and may require up to 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical-related curriculum applicable to the job, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
10 years in a specific technical discipline or 15 years of broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines.
Proficient in determining and applying certification methods of compliance to airworthiness standards.
Experience working on and managing engineering type design change projects, new or amended STC projects, major repairs, and alterations.
Ability to develop and review certification plans with minimal oversight and provide guidance on appropriate methods of compliance.
Ability to understand FAA requirements conveyed through Issue Papers for Special Conditions, Equivalent Levels of Safety findings, and Unsafe Features or Characteristics, and to aid in developing applicant responses.
Ability to review and understand engineering design data and associated substantiation data to ensure compliance is appropriately shown.
Collaborative teamwork skills and ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external project stakeholders.
Ability to mentor more junior coworkers on compliance requirements for moderately complex major design change projects.
Strong communication and written composition skills for authoring technical documents, including ICA, Ground/Flight Test Plans, Certification Plans, Summary Compliance Reports, correspondence, and Project Statements.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Work without appreciable direction and make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mechanical and/or structural engineering design.
Current or previous delegation as an FAA DER or ODA unit member EAR.
Thorough understanding of 14 CFR Part 25 regulatory compliance requirements under 14 CFR Part 21 certification procedures.
Experience with EASA processes and CS 25 regulatory requirements; experience with other foreign authorities is also acceptable.
Understanding of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) principles.
Previous experience working with a delegated organization (ODA, DAS, or DOA).
Understanding of the conformity process.
Advanced degree in engineering or a related curriculum.

Responsibilities

Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
Balance technical product considerations with cost and schedule when solving problems.
Determine and apply certification methods of compliance to airworthiness standards.
Manage engineering type design change projects, new or amended STC projects, major repairs, and alterations.
Develop and review certification plans with minimal oversight and provide guidance on appropriate methods of compliance.
Help develop applicant positions in response to FAA Issue Papers concerning Special Conditions, Equivalent Levels of Safety findings, and Unsafe Features or Characteristics.
Review engineering design data and associated substantiation data to ensure compliance is appropriately demonstrated.
Mentor more junior coworkers on determining compliance requirements for moderately complex major design change projects.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in the specialty and related aircraft fields and recommend innovations to improve product quality and effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned.