Crew & Equipment Design Engineer - Technical Specialist II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Crew & Equipment Design Engineer - Technical Specialist II in  GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
Combined engineering team of Crew & Equipment and Doors, covering all Gulfstream programs including current large cabin aircraft (G400/G500/G600/G700/G800), special missions, and new product development.

Range of duties includes design, certification & qualification, supplier coordination, test/rigging specification definition, on-wing investigations, and testing.Position is focused on Crew & Equipment but candidate will also have opportunities in Doors.

Crew & Equipment includes all electrical equipment installations throughout the aircraft (flight deck, racks, underfloor, baggage & tail compartments, lights, cameras, antennas), associated secondary structure, crew seats, cabin insulation, flammability, placarding, closeouts, and several control handles/cables.
Doors includes all Door systems on the aircraft (main entry, overwing emergency, landing gear, baggage, service, acoustic, egress hatch) and related components (controllers, actuators, dampers, reels, latches, handles, seals).

Cohesive team with great interpersonal dynamics, efficient ethos, mentorship culture, flexibility, and career/skills development support. Strong reputation for effective, strategic, and efficient impact over a multitude of projects. Regular interaction with senior staff/leadership, manufacturing, service centers, and lab & flight test to achieve goals.
Required experience:

3D CAD design
Technical writing
Mechanical systems experience at an aircraft OEM

Preferred experience:

Supplier joint design and component qualification
Catia V5 and SmarTeam or Teamcenter
Composites
Surfacing and part design
Project management
GD&T
FAA Part 25 certification
Gulfstream processes
ARP4754A
RTCA DO-160

 Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job. Position Purpose:Guides 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 servicesJob DescriptionPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions: Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues . Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field . Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities . Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule . Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results . Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .Additional Functions: Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements: Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requirements

• 3D CAD design
• Technical writing
• Mechanical systems experience at an aircraft OEM
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors
• Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job
• This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Nice To Haves

• Supplier joint design and component qualification
• Catia V5 and SmarTeam or Teamcenter
• Composites
• Surfacing and part design
• Project management
• GD&T
• FAA Part 25 certification
• Gulfstream processes
• ARP4754A
• RTCA DO-160
• Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
• Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field
• Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
• Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule
• Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results
• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative
• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees