Technical Specialist III

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Technical Specialist III serves as an expert and technical authority for aircraft powerplant systems, including their design, analysis, testing, integration, and certification. The role leads major-complexity engineering projects and complex technical investigations, making authoritative decisions that affect extensive engineering activities. It applies advanced principles and specialized knowledge to develop innovative ideas, solutions, standards, and guides in areas where engineering precedents may be lacking. The position works independently under consultative direction to improve technical product, cost, and schedule outcomes. It provides technical guidance and mentorship, oversees the performance of others, and coordinates engine and nacelle partners with the propulsion team. The specialist also represents the department on specialized programs and advises management, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies on advanced technical studies and applications. The role works on engineering projects involving critical problems that require major technological advances and extensive related development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Sustainable Systems, or a related engineering field, with 13 years of experience in powerplant or engine engineering.
Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Sustainable Systems, or a related engineering field with 11 years of the specified experience, or a Ph.D. in one of those fields with 9 years of the specified experience.
Experience in powerplant design and integration with other systems.
Experience with aircraft oil systems and their integration with powerplants.
Experience investigating engine vibration.
Experience with aircraft safety management at the subsystem level.
Experience developing and certifying turbine engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) systems and components.
Experience across aircraft propulsion systems.
Knowledge of FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 25 and 33 and EASA Certification Specifications CS-25 and CS-E, Amendment 5.
Experience working in a major Engine OEM and with foreign aircraft certification offices.
Experience with new-engine development certification and Part 25 qualification, including certification testing and reporting.
Technical leadership in powerplant subjects.
Experience serving as CVE/EAR/DAR.
Knowledge of industry standards and aircraft and systems development, including ARP4754.
Experience across aircraft lifecycle phases, including new development, ground and flight testing, certification, entry into service, and aftermarket support such as MRO and root-cause investigation.
Experience integrating engine and nacelle systems with other aircraft systems.
Ability to convey technical concepts to all management levels.
Legal authority to work in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
For the broader engineering experience pathway, 13 years in a specific technical discipline or 15 years across several technical disciplines with a bachelor’s degree.
Related advanced-degree experience credit is limited to 2 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a Ph.D. in applicable fields.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering or a related curriculum.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert on aircraft powerplant systems and support certification of powerplant systems for company aircraft.
Act as a technical authority for design, analysis, testing, and certification activities.
Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and technical staff, and direct or oversee the technical performance of others.
Interface with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to resolve technical issues.
Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for high-impact issues.
Solve unusually complex engineering problems and develop and validate complex solutions in the assigned technical area.
Provide oversight to engine and nacelle partners to integrate their work with the propulsion team.
Serve as the department spokesperson on specialized projects or programs.
Advise management, customers, and suppliers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
Lead engineering projects of major complexity within the Powerplant team and be responsible for projects within established scope.
Make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations with significant impact on engineering activities.
Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or specialized knowledge.
Lead the development of innovative principles and ideas.
Independently determine improved methods and procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements.
Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
Conceive and plan investigations in important areas where engineering precedents are lacking, including areas critical to the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.