Aircraft Structural Design Engineer 2

Onsite in Savannah, Georgia

See Your Designs Become Part of the Aircraft

Join Gulfstream’s Airframe Structural Design Engineering team and help transform engineering concepts into the parts and assemblies that define our large-cabin aircraft. You’ll use 3D CAD, engineering fundamentals, and hands-on problem-solving to develop designs that are ready for manufacturing and support them as they move from digital definition to the aircraft.

Your Opportunity

As an Aircraft Structural Design Engineer 2, you will help develop and sustain the structural definition of Gulfstream aircraft, supporting new product development and improvements to the existing fleet.

You will define the form, fit, and function of airframe parts and assemblies, integrate systems, and select appropriate materials, processes, and finishes. Your work will support manufacturing, service teams, and customers with safe, efficient, high-quality designs that are manufacturing-ready, on schedule, and within budget.

Why Gulfstream

At Gulfstream, structural design connects engineering decisions directly to the aircraft we build and support. You’ll work across engineering, manufacturing, programs, suppliers, and customer support, giving you the opportunity to see how structural designs come together throughout the aircraft development and build process.

You’ll contribute to Gulfstream aircraft while developing your expertise through meaningful engineering challenges and a shared commitment to quality, craftsmanship, innovation, continuous improvement, and the customer. 

What You Will Do

• Develop the structural definition of aircraft parts and assemblies using structural design engineering principles.
• Create and support 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design definition needed for manufacturing.
• Solve engineering problems involving aircraft structures, materials, manufacturing processes, and design integration.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, program, supplier, and customer support teams to develop and complete designs.
• Participate in design reviews and aircraft build-support activities.
• Support supplier coordination and prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, and presentations.
• Plan, document, track, and manage engineering activities while working to established schedules.
• Apply engineering judgment to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

What Success Looks Like

• Develop accurate, high-quality structural designs that are ready to support manufacturing.
• Communicate technical concepts, findings, and recommendations clearly.
• Work effectively across disciplines with curiosity, initiative, humility, and a willingness to learn.
• Apply engineering fundamentals and sound judgment to solve design problems while using appropriate technical guidance and approvals.
• Continuously look for ways to improve processes while maintaining quality and customer requirements.

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• 18 months of related engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience creating 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, or design projects through academic coursework, internships, student organizations, personal projects, or prior work experience.
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles, including mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes, and design problem-solving.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Curiosity, humility, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Experience credit will be considered for related advanced degrees, limited to 2 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a PhD in a field applicable to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar tools.
• Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Aero Design, Design Build Fly, robotics, or comparable hands-on engineering experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods, fabrication, or assembly processes.

Apply Now

If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of business aviation, we invite you to apply. Join a team where your contributions help fulfill Gulfstream's mission to create and deliver the world's finest aviation experience.