Aircraft Experimental Test Technical Specialist 3 | Level 5 Engineer

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Level 5 engineering position leads complex experimental test projects involving mechanical, structural, materials, and environmental testing. The specialist translates engineering requirements into test concepts and strategies, designs, procedures, hardware selections, instrumentation, and data requirements, guiding work from planning through execution and results. The role applies advanced engineering principles and broad or specialized expertise to challenging problems, makes technical decisions and recommendations with significant impact, and works directly with engineering customers to define testing needs and provide technical direction.

The specialist also develops test methods, procedures, standards, guidance, and technical documentation; identifies strategic improvements to laboratory methods and processes; and trains, mentors, and provides technical guidance to engineers and technicians. The position works independently under consultative direction, using judgment to investigate problems and optimize technical, cost, and schedule requirements. It supports Gulfstream aircraft research, design, development, service, and manufacture. This position is onsite in Savannah, Georgia, on the first shift, with travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related applicable curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
• 13 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 translating engineering requirements into test concepts, designs, procedures, hardware selections, and data requirements for mechanical, structural, materials, and/or environmental testing.
• Strong understanding of test safety and experience developing test plans, procedures, reports, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Strong communication and customer coordination skills, including ability to train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and technicians.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability through education-based assignments and/or prior work experience.
• Demonstrated initiative in developing strategic improvements to improve the business.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related Microsoft Office applications.
• Successful experience working with external engineering customers and providing technical direction.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Related advanced-degree experience credit is limited to 2 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a PhD in applicable fields.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related curriculum.
• Previous experience in an experimental test laboratory or aerospace test environment involving mechanical, structural, materials, and/or environmental testing.
• Experience with MTS and/or MOOG test and control systems, including servo-hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment.
• Experience with environmental test equipment and RTCA DO-160 test methods and requirements.
• Familiarity with industry standards related to calibration.
• Experience with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar PC-based programming languages, including integration with data acquisition.
• Experience with serial communication protocols such as Modbus.
• Experience with industrial controls, process and instrumentation drawings, PLC programming, electronic circuits, software integration, and electrical hardware.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control-system drawings and schematics.
• Experience developing, modifying, qualifying, or integrating custom transducers, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition systems, and specialized test equipment.
• Experience with instrumentation and measurement systems, including strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers, accelerometers, thermocouples, and signal conditioning.
• Experience with equipment qualification or familiarization, test fixture design, load paths, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, PLC-based controls, and hardware/software integration.
• Experience training and monitoring technicians performing mechanical testing and mentoring engineers in safe and effective test practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental test projects of major complexity within established scope.
• Translate engineering requirements into test concepts, designs, procedures, hardware selections, instrumentation, and data requirements.
• Develop test plans, procedures, reports, Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, and other technical documentation.
• Apply advanced engineering principles and specialized expertise to mechanical, structural, materials, and environmental testing challenges.
• Make technical decisions and recommendations that have an important impact on broader engineering activities.
• Work directly with engineering customers to define testing needs and provide technical direction.
• Develop improved test methods, procedures, standards, and practices to optimize technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians while promoting safe and effective test practices.
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Plan investigations of broad areas of importance where engineering precedents may be lacking.
• Identify strategic improvements to laboratory methods and experimental test practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior