Completions Tech Spec III - Flammability

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA, seeks an experienced engineer to lead critical flammability certification efforts under 14 CFR 25.853, supporting development and certification programs.

The role requires delegated authority experience, risk-based compliance assessment, and cross-functional leadership to develop compliant certification approaches while minimizing testing where feasible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent experience.
• 13 years specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees may credit 2 years (Masters) or 4 years (PhD) toward experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead an entire engineering project of major complexity within scope.
• Make technical decisions with authoritative impact on engineering activities.
• Apply advanced principles and concepts based on broad expertise.
• Lead development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Determine improved methods to optimize product, cost and schedule.
• Work under consultative direction and use independent judgment.
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Conceive investigations in areas critical to the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Influence without authority

Technical leadership

Engineering judgment

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

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Completions Tech Spec III - Flammability

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Completions Tech Spec III - Flammabilityin GAC Savannah

Ideal candidate should have demonstrated expertise in aircraft flammability certification with extensive knowledge of 14 CFR 25.853 compliance, material qualification, delegated approval authority processes, certification planning, regulatory interpretation, testing, and cross-functional leadership supporting aircraft development and certification programs. Test witnessing should include 25.853(a)(c) and (h), 25.856(a), 25.1713(c).

• Ability to develop certification approaches that minimize testing while maintaining regulatory compliance.

2. Delegated Authority Experience

• FAA DER, AR, ODA, or equivalent delegated authority experience
• Ability to approve compliance findings independently

3. Risk-Based Compliance Assessment

• Capability to identify compliance risks early in the design phase and drive resolution before certification testing.
• Experience performing root cause analysis on flammability test failures and developing corrective actions.
• Ability to assess supplier material data, qualification packages, and manufacturing changes that could impact flammability compliance.

6. Configuration Change Impact Analysis

• Understanding how engineering changes affect certified flammability baselines and approval requirements.

7. Regulatory Interpretation

• Ability to engage FAA/EASA authorities and resolve ambiguous regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Skills

• Influence without authority
• Technical leadership
• Engineering judgment
• Mentoring junior compliance engineers

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or 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. 13 yrs 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:Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
• Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
• Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
• Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
• Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
• Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .

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: 235338

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/28/2026

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