Technical Specialist II

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Technical Specialist II to perform stress analysis and related activities for new and derivative designs of aircraft interior furnishings and amenities. The role applies regulatory criteria to design and substantiate cabin projects, meet FAA requirements and customer needs, and support Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for interior projects across company aircraft models. The specialist reviews design data, analyses, calculations, and certification documents for compliance and ODA approval. The position addresses complex engineering challenges to maintain strength margins, reduce interior asset weight, improve manufacturability, and provide a superior customer experience. It guides major engineering programs or research supporting Gulfstream products and services, and is expected to operate with substantial technical autonomy as a recognized authority. Problem solving balances technical, product, cost, and schedule considerations. The role is based in Savannah, Georgia, with no travel and a first shift schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, and 10 years of experience in the job offered or a related position; alternatively, a relevant master's degree and 8 years of experience, or a relevant Ph.D. and 6 years of experience.
Experience reviewing engineering models and drawings, preparing load calculations, and writing stress reports.
Experience performing structural analysis using classical hand analysis.
Experience performing Finite Element Modeling using FEMAP with Nastran.
Experience with CATIA 5 or SmarTeam.
Experience collaborating with structural engineering groups and structural ARs providing approvals.
Experience analyzing cabin interior modifications to meet interior installation requirements.
Experience collaborating with liaison engineering groups to provide technical support for repair dispositions.
Experience with aircraft-level analysis, such as decompression analysis.
Knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, regulation procedures, and the STC process as it relates to aircraft interior certification.
Experience employing design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods to meet manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements.
Must have legal authority to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering or a related curriculum.

Responsibilities

Perform stress analysis and related work for new and derivative designs of aircraft interior furnishings and amenities.
Select and deploy appropriate analysis methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
Apply regulatory criteria to design and substantiate aircraft interior projects and satisfy FAA requirements and customer needs.
Collaborate with peers, design teams, certification teams, and Organization Designation Authorization personnel to support STC for aircraft interior projects.
Review design data through analysis and calculations to ensure regulatory compliance and prepare certification documents for ODA approval.
Resolve complex engineering problems while maintaining strength margins, reducing interior asset weight, improving manufacturability, and supporting customer experience.
Resolve structural inefficiencies and design and certification problems in collaboration with internal customers.
Guide successful completion of major engineering programs or conceive research supporting development and production of company products and services.
Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities and resolve complex issues creatively and effectively.
Balance technical product, cost, and schedule considerations when solving problems.
Determine technical objectives of assignments and make authoritative decisions and recommendations with limited direction.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in relevant engineering and aircraft fields and recommend innovations to improve product quality and effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned.