Electronic Systems Engineer - Tech Spec III

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah is seeking an Electronic Systems Engineer at Tech Spec III to work on advanced avionics with emphasis on datalink and certification programs. You will lead complex engineering efforts, applying ARP 4754A, DO-178/DO-254 and other standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-performance systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and substantial experience; you will influence design decisions, mentor junior engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 13 years of specific technical discipline or 15 years of broad engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees may credit up to 2 years (Masters) or 4 years (PhD).
• Position involves complex engineering projects requiring major technological advances.

Responsibilities

• Lead an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope.
• Make technical decisions and recommendations with broad impact.
• Apply advanced technical principles based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge.
• Lead development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Determine improved methods to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements.
• Work under consultative direction; use independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Conceive and plan investigations of broad areas where precedents are lacking.

Skills

Datalink systems

CPDLC/ATN/FANS/ADS-B

SAE ARP 4754A

RTCA DO-160/DO-178/DO-254

FAA Part 25 / EASA CS-25

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Symmetry Flight Deck

Job description

Electronic Systems Engineer - Tech Spec IIIin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Required:

• Experience and understanding of Datalink function(s) on aircraft (CPDLC, ATN, FANS, ADS-B)
• Experience with SAE ARP 4754A, RTCA DO-160, RTCA DO-178, and RTCA DO-254
• Experience with FAA (14 CFR Part 25) and/or EASA (CS-25) certification

Preferred:

• Experience with Symmetry Flight Deck and/or other Avionics based systems
• Broad experience and knowledge of aircraft systems and their functional and physical integration with other aircraft systems

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 with Bachelors. 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

1. Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
2. Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
3. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
4. Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
5. Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
6. Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
7. Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
8. 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:

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.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236244

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/18/2026

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