Technical Specialist II - Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation - 500 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA 31407

DUTIES: Perform stress analysis and related activities for new and derivative designs of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new aircraft. Select and deploy appropriate analysis methods. Apply regulatory criteria in designing, substantiating, and satisfying FAA requirements and end customer needs for interior cabin projects of all company aircraft models. Collaborate with peers, design teams, certification teams, and Organization Designation Authorization as required to support STC for aircraft interior projects. Review design data via analysis and calculations to comply with regulatory requirements and to produce high standard certification documents for ODA approval. Resolve complex engineering problems that will increase aircraft performance by maintaining good strength margins while reducing interior asset weight, increasing manufacturability ease, and providing superior customer experience. Work to resolve structural inefficiencies and design and certification problems through collaboration with internal customers. Guide successful completion of major engineering programs or conceive research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of company products and services. Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues. Be consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field. Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Approach problem solving by balancing technical product, cost, and schedule. Work without appreciable direction, having work reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results. Exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative. Maintain a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field required. Ten years of experience in job offered or related position required, including any experience with: reviewing engineering models and drawings, preparing load calculations, and writing stress reports; performing structural analysis utilizing classical hand analysis; performing Finite Element Modeling using FEMAP with Nastran; CATIA 5 or SmarTeam; working in collaboration with structural engineering groups and structural AR's providing approvals; analyzing cabin interior modifications to meet requirements of interior installations; working in collaboration with liaison engineering groups to provide technical support as repairs disposition; aircraft level analysis (i.e., decompression analysis); Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, regulation procedures, and the STC process as it relates to the certification of aircraft interiors; and employing design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods as directed to meet manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field and ten years of experience, Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field and eight years of the above-requested experience or a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field and six years of the above-requested experience. Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.

Resume to: Franklin D. Mayers, Jr., Director, People Mobility, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., 30 Innovation Drive, Mailstop D-03, Savannah, GA 31407 or to people.mobility@gulfstream.com. Please reference MG57 + job title in cover letter or subject line.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 237876

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/16/2026 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Gulfstream will consider employment visa sponsorship, if applicable.

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