Aircraft Structural Design Engineer 1

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking an entry-level Aircraft Structural Design Engineer in Savannah, GA. You will help develop the structural definition of large-cabin aircraft and support new product development and improvements to the existing fleet.

With guidance from experienced engineers, you’ll learn to define airframe parts, integrate systems, and select materials, processes, and finishes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; 0–18 months experience.
• Entry level with 0 to 18 months of experience.
• Experience creating 3D CAD models, drawings, or design projects via coursework, internships, or prior work.
• Fundamental engineering principles in mechanics, materials, manufacturing, and design problem-solving.
• Passion for engineering, product development, and aviation safety.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication across disciplines.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain structural definitions of aircraft parts and assemblies.
• Create and support 3D CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing definitions.
• Apply engineering knowledge to resolve routine structural design issues.
• Analyze results, identify discrepancies, and work toward corrective action.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, program, supplier, and customer teams to complete designs.
• Participate in design reviews, build-support activities, and supplier coordination.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and recommendations.
• Document and manage engineering activities while meeting schedules.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

Mechanical design

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

Job description

Aircraft Structural Design Engineer 1

Onsite in Savannah, Georgia

Launch Your Engineering Career Designing Gulfstream Aircraft

Turn what you’ve learned in the classroom, an internship, or a hands‑on engineering project into real aircraft design experience. Join Gulfstream’s Airframe Structural Design Engineering team and start building your career by helping develop the parts and assemblies that define our large-cabin aircraft.

You’ll use 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering fundamentals, learn alongside experienced engineers, and gain exposure to the aircraft design and build process as your work moves from digital definition toward the aircraft.

Your Opportunity

This is an opportunity to launch your structural design career while building practical engineering experience on Gulfstream aircraft.

As an Aircraft Structural Design Engineer, you’ll help develop and sustain the structural definition of our large-cabin aircraft, supporting new product development and improvements to the existing fleet.

With guidance from experienced engineers, you’ll learn how to define the form, fit, and function of airframe parts and assemblies, integrate systems, and select appropriate materials, processes, and finishes. Along the way, you’ll expand your technical knowledge through real design challenges and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, program, supplier, and customer support teams.

Why Gulfstream

Starting your engineering career at Gulfstream means learning while contributing to a real product. You’ll have opportunities to strengthen your structural design and 3D CAD skills, participate in design reviews, support aircraft builds, and see how engineering decisions connect with manufacturing.

You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, solve problems, learn from experienced professionals, and continue developing your technical knowledge while contributing to the safe, efficient, high‑quality aircraft designs Gulfstream builds and supports.

What You Will Do

• Help 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 for manufacturing.
• Apply engineering knowledge and established procedures to resolve routine structural design issues.
• Analyze project results, recognize discrepancies or problems, and work with the engineering team toward corrective action.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, program, supplier, and customer support teams to help complete designs.
• Participate in design reviews, aircraft build-support activities, and supplier coordination.
• Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Document, track, and manage engineering activities while completing assigned engineering tasks on schedule.

What Success Looks Like

• You apply engineering fundamentals to develop accurate, high‑quality work that supports manufacturing.
• You recognize technical issues, ask thoughtful questions, and work with experienced engineers toward solutions.
• You communicate technical concepts, findings, and recommendations clearly in written and verbal formats.
• You collaborate effectively across disciplines with curiosity, initiative, humility, and a willingness to learn.
• You continue developing your technical knowledge while looking for ways to improve daily processes and meet 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.
• Entry level with 0 to 18 months of 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.
• Demonstrated passion for engineering, product development, and the advancement of safe and efficient aviation.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, findings, and recommendations clearly.
• Curiosity, humility, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

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.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. Entry level. 0 to 18 months experience.

Position Purpose:

Performs engineering work related to the investigation and solution of basic problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes by completing discrete engineering tasks on schedule .
2. Using company procedures, applies engineering knowledge to resolve routine issues .
3. Analyzes and evaluates results of project activities .
4. Prepares recommendations for changes and compiles necessary reports for various department supervision .
5. Recognizes discrepancies and/or problems with analysis/test results and works toward corrective action .

Additional Functions:

1. Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
2. Continues learning and developing knowledge of application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade level will be established by each discipline.
2. Work is closely supervised/monitored, follows established procedures and methods.
3. Failure to achieve results may cause delays in program schedules.
4. Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
5. Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, mentor, and other exempt professionals in the group or department.
6. Works under general supervision for most tasks.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236552

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/05/2026

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.