Aircraft Systems Engineer - Technical Specialist II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% travel

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks an Aircraft Systems Engineer - Technical Specialist II to guide major engineering programs and advance the integration of aircraft subsystems.

The role requires applying systems engineering methods, model-based practices, and ARP4754A/DO-178 guidance, collaborating with system owners and management, and contributing to continuous process improvement. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with ARP4754A and DO-178 is desired.
• Strong knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE).

Responsibilities

• Selects methods and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Act as a technical authority consulted by colleagues.
• Anticipates and resolves complex issues with standards and guides.
• Balance technical objectives with cost and schedule considerations.
• Operate with minimal direction; long-term results reviewed.
• Set technical objectives and provide authoritative recommendations.
• Maintain knowledge of developments to propose improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

MBSE

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Project planning

Requirements management tools

Systems assessment

Innovation

Standards & guides

ARP4754A audits

MATLAB / System modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

IBM DOORS

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Aircraft Systems Engineer - Technical Specialist II in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills

• Knowledgeable of Systems Engineering principles of Requirements Management, Validation, Verification, Change Management, Process Assurance and Functional Integration. (ARP4754A & DO-178 experience desired)
• Knowledgeable of Model Based Systems Engineering principles, practice, methods and tools to institute within an organization
• Improve upon current Systems Engineering processes and drive their use for future projects and programs.
• Create and maintain open communication channels with the aircraft system owners and management, to ensure the processes are understood and adhered in accordance with the program objectives.
• Create specific milestones and deliverables that can be integrated and align with the overall program plan and schedule.
• Establish the requirements management database to meet program needs and Systems Engineering guideline (IBM DOORS and/or Siemens Teamcenter experience preferred)
• Support periodic assessments of the aircraft and its systems against requirements management processes to ensure development assurance.
• Collaborate on the development of new technologies to support the continuous improvement (CI) of the Systems Engineering processes.
• Develop standards and guides for Systems Engineering processes and methods
• Ability to conduct and/or participate in ARP4754A audits
• Familiarity with MATLAB and System modeling desired

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical 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. 10 yrs in 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

Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions

• Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .
• Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .
• Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
• Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule .
• Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .
• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .

Additional Functions

• Maintains 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.

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.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234187

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/02/2026

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.

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