Technical Specialist II

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation seeks a Technical Specialist II to guide the successful completion of major engineering programs or conceive research supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services. The role is responsible for the design, integration, testing, audit, certification, and support of aircraft systems across multiple platforms. It works with multidisciplinary engineering teams, aircraft system owners, suppliers, customers, and management to ensure aircraft systems meet functional, performance, safety, regulatory, and program requirements. The specialist manages aircraft system requirements, design, and architecture; conducts system-level analysis, compliance evaluations, and risk assessments; and supports certification and development assurance. The role contributes to ARP4754A/B Development Review audits, prepares certification documentation and audit reports, supports complex hardware and software integration and verification, and helps establish and improve systems engineering processes and standards. It also supports model-based systems engineering in MATLAB System Composer and manages requirements databases using tools such as IBM DOORS, Siemens Teamcenter, and MATLAB. The position requires substantial experience in aircraft embedded systems, systems engineering, certification, and development assurance. The specialist is expected to work with considerable independence, exercise technical judgment, resolve complex engineering issues, and make authoritative recommendations while balancing technical product objectives, cost, and schedule. The position is full-time, on the first shift, with no travel indicated. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science and Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field, and 10 years of aircraft embedded systems experience; alternatively, a relevant master’s degree and 8 years of experience, or a relevant Ph.D. and 6 years of experience.
Experience with systems engineering principles, including requirements management, validation, verification, change management, process assurance, and functional integration.
Experience conducting or participating in ARP4754A/B Development Review audits.
Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes.
Experience with MATLAB and systems modeling techniques.
Experience with programming languages including C, C++, Python, UML, Assembly, ADA, TCL, VBS, and GRP.
Experience with embedded-system development and debugging tools, including IBM DOORS/DOORS NextGen, Siemens Teamcenter, S32 Design Studio, Jira, DevOps, Eclipse, Visual Studio, MATLAB, CAN Analyzer, Wind River, LDRA, and RTRT.
Legal authority to work in the United States; Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
The position requires technical skill and abilities appropriate to the job grade; the posting also describes a general education and experience standard of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and 10 years in a specific technical discipline or 15 years of broad engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering or a related curriculum is preferred.
Experience credit for applicable related advanced degrees is limited to 2 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a Ph.D.

Responsibilities

Design, integrate, test, audit, certify, and support aircraft systems used on multiple company platforms.
Develop and manage aircraft system requirements, design, and architecture; validate requirements for compliance with regulatory standards and certification criteria.
Perform Development Review audits with suppliers and internal systems engineering teams, including Aircraft Development Review, System Development Review, and Supplier System Development Review audits.
Collaborate with the Engineering Authorized Representative on Development Review audits to ensure compliance with certification and program requirements.
Perform system-level analysis, compliance evaluations, and risk assessments; select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
Create and maintain Aircraft Development Plans, Requirement Management Plans, Verification and Validation Plans, Process Assurance Plans, and Configuration Management Plans.
Author development assurance sections of aircraft and system certification plans, aligning system engineering design intent with regulations.
Perform Process Assurance activities in accordance with systems engineering and ARP4754A/B guidelines.
Contribute to the Problem Report Review Board and Change Control Board by evaluating issues and proposed changes, assessing impacts, and supporting corrective-action decisions.
Create and maintain job aids for Development Review audits aligned with certification standards and ARP4754A/B guidelines.
Support complex hardware (DO-254) and software (DO-178B/C) integration and verification activities.
Coordinate with aircraft systems teams, including Avionics, Flight Controls, Powerplant, Electrical System, Software, and Data Concentration and Network Engineering, to support system integration and compatibility.
Interface with suppliers and customers to define system specifications and resolve technical issues.
Develop and support model-based systems engineering capability for aircraft systems in MATLAB System Composer.
Ensure adherence to industry and regulatory standards throughout the systems development lifecycle, including ARP4754A/B, ARP4761A, DO-178B/C, AC 20-189, and SAE/RTCA/EUROCAE standards.
Prepare, review, and submit audit reports and other documentation to regulatory agencies.
Develop standards and guidelines for systems engineering activities and continuously improve processes and promote their use across projects and programs.
Maintain communication with aircraft system owners and management so processes are understood and followed in line with program objectives.
Set up and manage requirements databases using tools such as IBM DOORS, Siemens Teamcenter, and MATLAB.
Support periodic aircraft system assessments to verify requirements-management process compliance and development assurance.
Collaborate on developing and integrating new technologies to improve systems engineering practices.
Define milestones and deliverables that integrate with overall program plans and schedules.
Maintain knowledge of developments in the field and related aircraft disciplines and recommend innovations to improve product quality and effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational goals and project needs.