Technical Specialist III in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
DUTIES: Be responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope. Make technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities. Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts on avionics systems. Develop avionics system requirements for new software development and manage requirements through the entire development lifecycle. Perform post flight data analysis of flight squawks and problem reports to establish root cause, corrective action, and solution verification. Lead the development of innovative principles and ideas. Engage the supplier to provide technical leadership and direction on project focus areas and technical issues. Develop, prepare, and execute system requirement validation and validation. Perform aircraft and systems level integration testing to verify implementation of software fixes and problem reports. Act independently to determine improved methods and/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 investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program. Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field required. Thirteen years of experience in job offered or related engineering position in aircraft flight control systems required, including any experience with: the development and certification process for autoflight systems; the aircraft development lifecycle and certification process; 14 CFR Part 25 certification; fly-by-wire controls; and with writing and validating internal system requirements related to autoflight system testing and certification. In lieu of a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field and thirteen years of experience, Employer will accept a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field and eleven years of the above-listed experience or a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field and nine years of the above-listed experience.
Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.
Resume to: Franklin D. Mayers, Jr., Director, International HR, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., 30 Innovation Drive, Mailstop D-03, Savannah, GA 31407 or to shelby.weitzelgulfstream.com. Please reference GC70 + job title in cover letter or subject line.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Position Purpose:
Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
- Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
- Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
- Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
- Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
- Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
- Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
- Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred.
- The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 226752
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 06/06/2025
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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