Liaison Stress Service Engineer CS SVC Tech Spec II - Ft. Worth, TX

Gulfstream•Fort Worth, TX

110d•Onsite

About The Position

The Liaison Stress Service Engineer performs liaison duties and stress analysis in support of “Green aircraft” repair, rework, and alteration. The role supports engineering, certification, and manufacturing schedules, applying company standards and accepted analysis and design methods. Assignments are performed under the supervision of the Savannah Service Center Engineering Group Head. The position guides the successful completion of major engineering programs or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity that support Gulfstream products and services. It selects methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues; serves as a recognized technical authority; anticipates and resolves complex issues; and balances technical, cost, and schedule considerations. The engineer works with substantial independence, makes authoritative technical decisions and recommendations, and maintains current knowledge of developments in the specialty and related aircraft fields. The role requires reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. Travel is up to 25%.

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, with a bachelor’s degree.
Working knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, especially 14 CFR Part 25, and FAA regulatory procedures.
Basic knowledge of 14 CFR Part 145 repair station activities and aircraft repair performed under 14 CFR 43.
Experience reviewing engineering drawings, researching and preparing calculations, and writing or reviewing stress reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while balancing customer expectations.
Ability to effectively work with and support multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to shift among structural design, stress analysis, and troubleshooting work while managing schedules.
Prior experience using 3D modeling systems, typically CATIA, to review engineering designs.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering or a related curriculum; experience credit for applicable advanced degrees is limited to two years for a master’s degree and four years for a Ph.D.
Experience troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical systems.
Experience creating 2D repair drawings.
Prior experience with Gulfstream aircraft.
FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) unit member experience for 14 CFR Part 25 aircraft structures.
Experience with Structural Repair Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.
Ability to perform classical hand analysis and elementary finite element modeling using FEMAP or PATRAN with Nastran.
Familiarity with or prior use of Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analysis techniques, including AFGROW.
Skill in developing and analyzing composite repairs.

Responsibilities

Perform liaison duties and stress analysis supporting “Green aircraft” repair, rework, and alteration.
Support certification-related activities for the FAA and foreign airworthiness authorities.
Review engineering drawings, research and prepare calculations, and write or review stress reports.
Work with and support multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, Quality Control, and upper management.
Switch between structural design, stress work, and troubleshooting while managing schedules and related tasks.
Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
Anticipate and resolve complex issues and develop standards and guides for engineering activities.
Balance technical product, cost, and schedule considerations when solving problems.
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.