Technical Specialist II

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Specialist II is responsible for aircraft performance for Gulfstream’s current fleet and new product development. The role uses computer-based tools to analyze airplane performance across phases of flight, including takeoff, climb, descent, approach, and landing, as well as overall mission performance. It analyzes flight-test data and prepares performance information for airplane flight manuals, operations manuals, and avionics software. The position supports coordination with aviation authorities, including the FAA and EASA, on performance-regulation compliance; responds to customer and operator inquiries about published performance data; and supports new product development, fleet-sustaining work, and performance data preparation for new models and derivatives. It also maintains legacy computer analysis programs and supports the development of software tools and methods. The role guides major engineering programs or conceives complex research supporting Gulfstream products and services. It resolves complex engineering issues, develops standards and guides, and balances technical, cost, and schedule considerations. The specialist works with substantial independence, exercises latitude in setting technical objectives, and makes authoritative technical decisions and recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field, or a qualifying advanced-degree alternative.
With a bachelor’s degree, ten years of engineering experience, including experience in fixed-wing aerodynamics, propulsion, and performance; airplane flight characteristics, first-principles analyses, and performance methods; and transport-category airplane certification projects under Part 25.
Alternatively, a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field and eight years of the specified experience, or a Ph.D. in one of those fields and six years of the specified experience.
Legal authority to work in the United States.
The position requires an appropriate level of technical skill and ability for the grade, established by the relevant discipline.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering or a related curriculum.

Responsibilities

Analyze aircraft performance for the current fleet and new product development using computer-based tools.
Analyze airplane performance during takeoff, climb, descent, approach, and landing, as well as overall mission performance.
Analyze flight-test data to support airplane performance database development.
Prepare performance data for airplane flight manuals, operations manuals, and avionics software.
Support coordination with aviation authorities, including the FAA and EASA, regarding compliance with performance regulations.
Respond to customer and operator inquiries about published performance data.
Support new product development programs and fleet-sustaining issues.
Prepare performance data for new models and derivatives of current models.
Maintain legacy computer analysis programs and support development of modified and new software tools and methods.
Guide major engineering programs or conceive complex research supporting the development and production of company products and services.
Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
Anticipate and resolve complex issues, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
Balance technical product considerations with cost and schedule in problem solving.
Exercise latitude in determining technical objectives and make authoritative decisions and recommendations.
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.