Completions Stress Engineer - Technical Specialist I

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

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking a Completions Stress Engineer in Savannah to support the planning, design, and analysis of interior furnishings for Gulfstream products. You will work with cross-functional teams, applying advanced methods to deliver high-quality solutions under schedule and cost constraints.

The role requires hands-on experience with FEMAP, rigorous stress analysis of interior components, and collaboration with Structural ARs for STC-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience as a Stress Engineer or related role.
• 3+ years of stress analysis of aircraft interior furnishings (metallic & composite).
• 3+ years of experience analyzing interior components (bulkheads, galleys, closets, lavatories, credenzas, vanities, ledge/dado panels).
• 3+ years using FEMAP and performing classical hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, design, analysis, and liaison engineering for Gulfstream products.
• Contribute to planning, development, and execution of key engineering projects.
• Provide specialized technical guidance to team members.
• Apply advanced engineering methods to develop solutions for complex challenges.
• Independently determine and execute approaches to meet schedule and cost objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and propose innovations.

Skills

Stress analysis

Liaison with stakeholders

Cross-functional team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

Finite element methods

Job description

Completions Stress Engineer - Technical Specialist Iin GAC Savannah

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, design, analysis, and liaison engineering activities for the development and production of Gulfstream products and services.
• Contribute to the planning, development, and execution of key engineering projects.
• Provide specialized technical guidance and support to team members.
• Apply advanced engineering methods and extend existing theories to develop solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Independently determine and execute approaches to meet schedule and cost objectives.
• Perform work under limited supervision, with review focused on accuracy and alignment with overall objectives.
• Serve as a liaison with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Continuously improve processes and ensure all deliverables meet customer and program requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and recommend innovations to enhance product quality and effectiveness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, plus 5 years of experience as a Stress Engineer or in a related role.
• At least 3 years of experience in stress analysis of aircraft interior furnishings, including both metallic and composite structures.
• Minimum 3 years of experience analyzing interior components, including bulkheads, galleys, closets, lavatories, credenzas, vanities, and ledge/dado panels.
• At least 3 years of experience using FEMAP and performing classical hand calculations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience reviewing engineering drawings and supporting workflow timelines to meet engineering release and aircraft delivery schedules.
• At least 3 years of experience collaborating with Structural Authorized Representatives (AR) to support Supplemental Type Certification (STC), including:
  • Preparing structural substantiation reports
  • Ensuring compliance with 14 CFR Part 25 regulations
  • Demonstrating working knowledge of Part 25 certification requirements
• Minimum 2 years of experience in preliminary design, supporting early definition and Front Load Certification activities.

Education Substitution

• Master's degree in Engineering with 3 years of the required experience, or
• Ph.D. in Engineering with 1 year of the required experience,
  may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job. Position Purpose:Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

1. Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .
2. Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .
3. Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .
4. Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .
5. Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
6. Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .

Additional Functions:

1. Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
2. 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:

1. Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
2. 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: 234341

Posting Type: Internal-External

Department: J1345-CENG Stress

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:E7

Number of Openings: 2

Posting End Date: 10/09/2026

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