Technical Specialist III in  GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

DUTIES: Write and provide guidance on airplane-level requirements and design fly-by- wire control laws to meet those requirements. Define design validation and verification processes of control laws including definition, testing and certification. Develop, document, and inspect simulation models for the purposes of fly-by-wire control law design, validation, verification, and test. Develop tools in MATLAB/Simulink to support the evaluation of various control system operating modes and requirements. Perform hardware in the loop testing of control laws, including validation and verification of requirements. Develop lab and flight test plans of fly-by-wire airplanes. Investigate open- and closed-loop control system problems, correctly determine root causes, and propose, implement, and test solutions. Guide the company on best practices, processes, and design criteria. Develop and mentor less experienced engineers. Provide flight test support and data analysis.

 

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field required. Thirteen years of experience in aerospace industry research and development required, including any experience with: closed-loop control system software development, testing, validation, verification, and certification; defining, implementing, and executing DO-178 and ARP 4754 based verification and validation; MATLAB, Simulink, and IBM Rational/Doors; configuration control with SVN or similar software tools; augmented airplane control law design, modeling, and analysis; stability, control, and application of handling qualities criteria to control system design; 14 CFR Part 25 certification; and with requirements aircraft development. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field and thirteen years of experience, Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field and eleven years of experience or a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field and nine years of 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.weitzel@gulfstream.com. Please reference RS97 + 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: 224358

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 01/31/2025 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

 

 

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

 

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