Software Eng - Completions Tech Spec I

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Supports planning, coordination, design, analysis, and liaison engineering for the development and production of Gulfstream products and services. The position contributes to important engineering projects, provides specialized technical assistance, and applies advanced techniques to solve difficult technical problems. The employee develops approaches to solutions within schedule and cost objectives, works under limited supervision, and liaises with representatives outside the assigned group or area. The posting’s unique-skills description focuses on hardware development and obsolescence engineering for aircraft cabin management systems and related electronic products. The role supports hardware design, development, certification, lifecycle management, and sustainment, including next-generation product development and in-service fleet support. It offers the opportunity to train alongside a senior technical specialist and develop expertise in electronic hardware design, embedded systems, product qualification, supplier management, obsolescence mitigation, and aircraft certification. The role is in Gulfstream’s Cabin Programs department. It is full-time, on the first shift, and requires up to 25% travel. The posting states that Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential job functions.
The posting’s role-specific qualifications state 2–7 years of experience in hardware development, embedded systems, avionics, aerospace, or electronics.
The education and experience requirements also state 5 years in a specific technical discipline or 10 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines.
Circuit design, digital or analog electronics, schematic reading, or technical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Work under limited supervision and deliver work that meets schedule, cost, and customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with microcontroller-based designs, PCB design, and hardware validation.
Knowledge of lifecycle management, electronic component obsolescence, and qualification testing such as HALT/HASS.
Familiarity with FAA certification environments, configuration management, and C/C++.
An advanced degree in an engineering-related field is preferred.
Related advanced-degree experience credit is limited to 2 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a PhD in applicable fields.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the planning, development, and coordination of important engineering projects.
Provide specialized technical assistance to team members.
Use advanced techniques and extensions of established theories to provide technical solutions to difficult problems.
Develop approaches to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
Act as a liaison with representatives outside the assigned group or area.
Work to improve daily processes and ensure work meets customer requirements.
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.
Design, test, and qualify electronic hardware for cabin management systems.
Support hardware architecture, schematics, component selection, and PCB development.
Create and execute validation, verification, and environmental test plans.
Prepare engineering documentation, including requirements, test procedures, and qualification reports.
Monitor component availability and identify end-of-life risks.
Develop obsolescence mitigation plans, including alternate parts, redesigns, lifetime buys, and technology refreshes.
Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve lifecycle issues.
Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend product improvements.
Interface with hardware suppliers, design partners, and certification bodies.
Present technical findings and project status to engineering leadership.