Hydraulics Engineer Level 5 / Technical Specialist III

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream is seeking a Level 5 Hydraulics Engineer / Technical Specialist III to work on complex hydraulic and related fluid-system challenges across new aircraft development and the current large-cabin fleet. The role provides senior technical contribution and leadership on engineering projects spanning design, integration, qualification, certification, production, and flight testing. The engineer works with engineering teams, suppliers, production, flight test, and laboratory organizations and has access to aircraft and laboratory environments. The position covers hydraulic systems and waste and water systems, including design and analysis, equipment installation, routing, component qualification, secondary structure, electrical bonding, fire testing and flammability, cabin coordination, and certification. It also supports fluid-system simulation, supplier design and qualification activities, aircraft electronic integration considerations, and new-aircraft certification requirements including ARP4754A and RTCA DO-160. The position works under consultative direction, using independent judgment on projects of major complexity and developing technical methods, standards, and guidance. Up to 25% travel is required. The position is onsite in Savannah, Georgia, on the first shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
With a bachelor’s degree, 13 years of experience in a specific technical discipline or 15 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines.
Experience credit for related advanced degrees is limited to 2 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a PhD in an applicable field.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by the discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aircraft hydraulic systems, fluid systems, or related mechanical systems.
Experience with aircraft equipment installation and integration.
Experience with hydraulic system routing and design considerations.
Experience with fluid-system simulation.
Experience with component qualification and certification.
Experience with secondary aircraft structure, bracketry, and support structure.
Experience with fire testing and flammability requirements.
Experience with electrical bonding.
Experience with waste and water systems.
Experience with cabin and aircraft-system integration.
Experience with supplier joint design and qualification.
Experience with CATIA V5 and SmarTeam.
Experience with new aircraft certification.
Experience with ARP4754A and RTCA DO-160.
Hands-on familiarity with aircraft.
Engineering experience within an aircraft original equipment manufacturer.
Experience with aircraft electronics integration involving CAS messages, GCMS, or CMC pages.
Familiarity with Gulfstream engineering processes.
Advanced degree in engineering or a related curriculum.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering projects of significant complexity within established scope.
Make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations affecting broader engineering activities.
Apply advanced engineering principles and specialized technical knowledge to solve complex problems.
Develop innovative engineering approaches, standards, methods, and technical guidance.
Independently identify and implement opportunities to improve product performance, cost, schedule, methods, and procedures.
Plan and execute engineering investigations in areas where established precedents may be limited.
Support hydraulic system design, including equipment installation, system routing, component qualification, secondary structure, electrical bonding, fire-test requirements, and certification.
Support fluid-system simulation and related design analysis.
Support waste and water system integration, including equipment installation, routing, cabin coordination, flammability, component qualification, secondary structure, and electrical bonding.
Collaborate with suppliers on joint design and qualification activities.
Support new aircraft certification activities and applicable requirements, including ARP4754A and RTCA DO-160.
Work with aircraft, production, flight test, and laboratory environments to support design development and problem solving.
Support aircraft electronic integration considerations involving CAS messages, GCMS, and CMC pages.
Perform other duties as assigned.