Assistant Project Engineer

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks an Assistant Project Engineer to support engineering programs under senior guidance. You will lead small project segments, define work scope, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet schedules and budget.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree, 5 years engineering experience, and at least 1 year in project management. FAA/type certification familiarity is a plus, with travel up to 25% and a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 5 years engineering experience.
• 1 year project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct segments of engineering projects with diversified technical requirements.
• Define project scope, develop statements of work, task descriptions, product plans, budgets, and manpower needs.
• Assign tasks to personnel and suppliers and provide project direction to meet schedules.
• Provide project management between engineering and related functions including program management, other departments, suppliers, consultants, and customers.
• Anticipate problems and recommend actions to prevent issues (technical, budget, schedule).
• Report to management on key project accomplishments, status, issues and budget.
• Approve project related engineering data to ensure compliance with policies and FAA/military requirements.
• Lead engineering project teams and stay current with technical developments.
• Work to improve daily processes and ensure work meets customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

MS Office familiarity

FAA Type Certification familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

Assistant Project Engineer in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Basic understanding of project management and adapt in working cross functionally and with suppliers, utilizing effective team work to achieve goals.
Proficient in MS Office Suite; specially Excel and MS Project.
ODA, FAA & Type Certification familiarity preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 years Engineering experience. 1 year Project management experience. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 years for Masters and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose:

Under the guidance of senior project engineering personnel, leads engineering teams in the execution of projects or segments of engineering programs. Establishes requirements, operational objectives and work plans for the successful completion of those efforts.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for planning, organizing and conducting segments of engineering projects with diversified technical requirements. .
2. Defines project work scope, develops statements of work, task descriptions, product plans, budget estimates and manpower requirements.
3. Assigns tasks to functional personnel and suppliers for specific projects and provides the necessary project direction to meet schedules and fulfill requirements.
4. Provides project management between engineering sections and all related functions including program management, other departments, suppliers, consultants, and customers.
5. Anticipates problems with assigned projects (technical, budget, schedule) and recommends appropriate action to prevent their occurrence.
6. Effectively reports to management on key project accomplishments, status, issues and budget. .
7. Approves project related engineering data to assure compliance with corporate policies and FAA/military requirements as required.

Additional Functions:

1. Works under direct leadership and guidance of a senior-level project engineer. .
2. Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements. .
3. Maintains a current knowledge of technical developments. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. The level of skills and abilities appropriate for this grade are detailed in the departments skills/knowledge matrix.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills, teambuilding skills, and the ability to persuade others without creating adversarial relationships.
3. Works closely with project team members to resolve problems with assigned projects (technical, budget, schedule).
4. Interacts with senior management and key officials of other organizations as required.
5. Responsible for building and leading engineering project teams.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 237328

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/27/2026

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.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft