Compls Designer I

General Dynamics Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a General Dynamics subsidiary, is seeking a Design Engineer in Aircraft Layout and Design Engineering for Completions. You will develop floorplans and 2D design packages using AutoCAD and CATIA for aircraft interiors, including cabinetry, seating, and amenity layouts.

The role requires collaboration with engineering and product teams, adherence to FAA and Gulfstream standards, and occasional 3D modeling of new and derivative interior features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting or design engineering or related field.
• Proficient in operating CAD equipment.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Catia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create design drawings for manufacturing of aircraft parts and installations.
• Coordinate design work with other departments to meet schedules.
• Ensure compliance with FAA requirements and Gulfstream processes.

Skills

AutoCAD

CATIA

2D Drawings

3D Design

Project Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Drafting/Design Engineering or related field

Tools

SmarTeam

AutoCAD

Job description

This is a Design Engineer position in Aircraft Layout and Design Engineering for Completions. Design responsibilities primarily involve engineering standard and complex floorplans creating 2D design packages utilizing AutoCAD and Catia. In addition to design packages this also includes but not limited to, carpet layout drawings, exterior marking drawings, emergency equipment layouts, and material call-out drawings. At times this position will be required to assist in the 3D design of new and derivative versions of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new aircraft utilizing Catia. Examples include custom cabinetry such as galleys, lavatories, closets, storage compartments, interior peripheries, water/waste systems, entertainment equipment installations, and seating installations. AL&D Design engineer will employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods. Design assignments are executed under the direction of the Engineering Manager or Lead Eng to meet the customer upfront schedules. This position will have high interaction with Customer Delivery Executives, and Customer Delivery Associates.

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Catia to create complicated designs requiring 2-D drawings from 3D Models. Currently this will utilize CATIA and Smarteam to extract data for the 2D AutoCAD design packages of aircraft interiors.
• Proficient in the use of Catia to assist in the design of 3D models for aircraft interiors.
• Proficient in managing resources and projects as well as being a high contributor to the overall work effort.
• Faulty decisions could cause delays in schedules, and inefficient use of resources.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Drafting, Design Engineering or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Proficient in operating CAD equipment.

Position Purpose:

Create design drawings for manufacturing of aircraft parts, assemblies, and installations working from customer specifications and instructions. Ensure that activities are in line with internal/external customers, FAA requirements, and Gulfstream processes to achieve department objectives.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Conduct research for information on existing drawings, hardware, vendor parts, etc. relating to job task.
• Evaluate customer requirements and provides recommendations related to the design.
• Identify problems and provides solutions to designs.
• Coordinate design work with other departments, engineers, and designers as required. in order to complete in a timely manner.

Additional Functions:

• Enforce safety rules and procedures. .
• Ensure application of all Gulfstream regulations and policies. .

Perform other duties as assigned.This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236474

Posting Type: Internal-External

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:E3

Number of Openings: 1

Posting End Date: 11/06/2026

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

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.