Completions Tech Spec II - Mechanical Design

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah is seeking a Completions Tech Spec II - Mechanical Designer to advance interior outfitting for new, custom, and in-service aircraft. You will model, design, and specify cabinetry, liners, PSUs, and related components using CATIA V5 or AutoCAD, ensuring airframe compatibility and load/CG compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 10+ years in a relevant discipline, and the ability to liaise with Operations, Suppliers, and Quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required
• 10 years in a specific technical discipline or 15 years across multiple technical disciplines
• Experience with product development from concept to production
• Ability to design installations and consider weight and CG effects
• Familiarity with Part 25 aircraft and Part 135 requirements
• Experience creating drawings and models in CATIA V5 or AutoCAD
• Coordinate with Operations, Suppliers, Procurement and Quality teams
• Make technical decisions and seek optimization
• Read, write and speak English proficiently

Responsibilities

• Select methods and criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
• Act as an authority within the field and advise colleagues
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
• Balance technical objectives with cost and schedule
• Decide technical objectives and provide authoritative recommendations
• Stay current on developments to propose innovations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain engineering knowledge across related fields

Skills

Interior design

Weight & CG analysis

Product development

Engineering problem solving

Design optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CATIA V5

AutoCAD

SmarTeam

Job description

Completions Tech Spec II - Mechanical Designin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Required Design responsibilities primarily involve the design and development of new and/or derivative versions of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new, custom, and in-service aircraft.

* Examples of experiences should include, but are not limited to:

• -Custom Cabinetry (galleys, lavatories, vanities, closets, storage compartments)
• -Interior peripheries (cabin liners, window panels, passenger service units (PSUs), dado panels, and side ledges)
• -Miscellaneous (water/waste systems, oxygen systems, seating)

• * Design and build models and prints demonstrating a complete understanding of construction methodologies required for component parts and assemblies to an end item level.
• * Must understand and demonstrate knowledge of the product development process from concept to production and through sustaining.
• * Design installations for the aforementioned commodities along with necessary airframe modifications to meet load requirements of the interior installation and should have the competency with Weight and Center of Gravity Analysis.
• * Experience with Part 25 aircraft and some familiarity with Part 135 requirements.
• * Engineering design work includes the creation of drawings/models using either CATIA V5 or AutoCAD interconnected with SmarTeam.
• * Required to liaison with Operations, Suppliers, Procurement, Quality, and other departments engineering issues relating to design and validation through prototyping and reliability testing.
• * Assignments will include assembly/installation, similarity, mounting, and functionality analysis with each configuration developed, along with any other requirements necessary to product development.
• * Ability to employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods as directed to meet the manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements.
• * Makes technical decisions and provides recommendations
• * Acts independently to determine improved methods to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements

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. 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:

1. Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .
2. Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .
3. Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
4. 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 .
5. Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .

Additional Functions:

1. 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, or related curriculum 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.

Requisition Number: 235310

Posting Type: Internal-External

Department: J1409-CENG-FLC Mechanical

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:E9

Number of Openings: 2

Posting End Date: 10/16/2026

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