Completions Certification Tech Spec II

Gulfstream•Appleton, WI

About The Position

The Completions Certification Tech Spec II 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 and certification issues, balancing technical product needs with cost and schedule, and works with limited direction while being reviewed from a long-range perspective. The position supports certification of aircraft design changes, including type design change projects, new or amended STC projects, and major repairs and alterations. It develops and reviews certification plans, identifies appropriate methods of compliance, evaluates engineering design and substantiation data, and prepares technical certification documents. The role also provides guidance and mentorship to less experienced coworkers and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders. The position is based in GAC Appleton, is on the first shift, and requires up to 25% travel. Employment is full-time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical-related curriculum applicable to the position, 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 across several technical disciplines.
Thorough understanding of 14 CFR Part 25 regulatory compliance requirements under 14 CFR Part 21 certification procedures.
Proficiency 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, and major repairs and alterations.
Experience developing and reviewing certification plans with minimal oversight and providing 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 help develop 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.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mechanical and/or structural engineering design.
Current or previous delegation as an FAA DER or ODA unit member EAR.
Experience with EASA processes and CS 25 regulatory requirements; experience with other foreign authorities is also acceptable.
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.
Serve as a recognized authority in the field and provide extensive consultation to associates and others.
Anticipate and resolve complex issues creatively and effectively, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
Balance technical product considerations with cost and schedule when solving problems.
Determine technical objectives of assignments and make authoritative decisions and recommendations while working without appreciable direction.
Manage engineering type design change projects, new or amended STC projects, and major repairs and alterations.
Develop and review certification plans with minimal oversight and provide guidance on appropriate methods of compliance.
Review engineering design data and associated substantiation data to ensure compliance is appropriately demonstrated.
Help develop applicant positions responding to FAA Issue Papers concerning Special Conditions, Equivalent Levels of Safety findings, and Unsafe Features or Characteristics.
Mentor junior coworkers on determining compliance requirements for moderately complex major design change projects.
Author technical documents, including ICA, Ground/Flight Test Plans, Certification Plans, Summary Compliance Reports, correspondence, and Project Statements.
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.