Technical Specialist III

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Specialist III works on engineering projects involving critical problems that require major technological advances and extensive related development. The position is responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within its established scope and makes authoritative technical decisions and recommendations that affect extensive engineering activities. The role applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or specialized knowledge; leads the development of innovative principles and ideas; and independently determines improved methods and procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements. Working under consultative direction, the specialist uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives, develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities, and conceives and plans investigations in important areas where engineering precedents are lacking and that are critical to the program. Other duties may be assigned.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field and 13 years of experience in the job offered or a related engineering position. Alternatively, the employer accepts a relevant master’s degree and 11 years of the specified experience, or a relevant Ph.D. and 9 years of the specified experience. The posting also lists a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related applicable curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job’s essential functions. An advanced engineering degree or related curriculum is preferred. Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States; Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

This is a full-time, first-shift position in Savannah, Georgia. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field and 13 years of experience in the job offered or a related engineering position; alternatively, a relevant master’s degree and 11 years of the specified experience, or a relevant Ph.D. and 9 years of the specified experience.
• Experience with FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 25 and Part 33.
• Experience with EASA Certification Specifications CS-25 and CS-E Amendment 5.
• Experience working with foreign aircraft certification offices.
• Experience with industry standards and recommendations for aircraft and systems development, including ARP4754.
• Experience with methods for conducting the safety assessment process, including ARP4761.
• Experience with aircraft lifecycle phases, including conceptual definition, ground and flight test, certification, and entry-to-service.
• Experience working with propulsion systems.
• Experience integrating engine and nacelle systems with other aircraft systems.
• Must have legal authority to work in the United States.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related curriculum applicable to the job, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope.
• Make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations that have an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge.
• Lead the development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Independently determine improved methods or procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Work under consultative direction and use independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Conceive and plan investigations of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior