Environmental Control System Technical Specialist 2 / Level 4 Engineer
About The Position
Gulfstream is seeking an Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Technical Specialist 2 / Level 4 Engineer to provide technical authority for the design, integration, certification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of aircraft environmental control systems. The role supports cabin pressurization, air conditioning, ventilation, temperature control, pneumatic systems, and associated aircraft interfaces. Work spans aircraft development and certification, production, and support for aircraft in the Gulfstream fleet. The position is based onsite in Savannah, Georgia, and includes access to Gulfstream’s ECS laboratory and testing capabilities. The specialist applies engineering and test data to investigate system behavior, validate solutions, and address complex issues affecting aircraft performance, reliability, maintainability, and customer experience. The role requires independent technical judgment and coordination with suppliers and internal teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, flight operations, certification, and customer support. Travel may be up to 25%; the shift is first shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
- 10 years of experience in a specific technical discipline, or 15 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines with a bachelor’s degree.
- Experience credit for applicable related advanced degrees may be considered, limited to 2 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a doctorate.
- Advanced technical judgment and ability to independently resolve complex engineering problems.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to work without appreciable direction, exercise latitude in determining technical objectives, and make authoritative decisions and recommendations.
- Ability to balance technical product considerations with cost and schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aircraft Environmental Control Systems, pneumatic systems, thermal management, HVAC, or cabin pressurization.
- Knowledge of aircraft system integration and certification processes.
- Experience analyzing technical data and performing system-level troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of ECS control systems and aircraft avionics interfaces.
- Experience supporting aircraft flight-test programs.
- Experience working in a laboratory environment focused on Environmental Control Systems.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.
- Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical field.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and engineering support for aircraft Environmental Control Systems.
- Analyze ECS performance data and troubleshoot complex system anomalies, failures, and customer-reported issues.
- Support laboratory, ground, and flight testing, using engineering and test data to understand system behavior and evaluate solutions.
- Develop and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability, maintainability, and operational performance.
- Support aircraft development, system integration, qualification, certification, production, and in-service fleet activities.
- Lead structured root-cause investigations and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical issues and ensure component and system performance meets program requirements.
- Review engineering documentation and provide technical guidance across engineering, manufacturing, quality, flight operations, certification, and customer support.
- Apply technical judgment to solutions that balance aircraft performance, cost, and schedule.
- Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
- Anticipate and resolve complex issues, and develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
- Maintain current knowledge of developments in the specialty and related aircraft fields to recommend innovations that improve product quality and effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
