EWIS Engineering Group Head II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah is seeking an EWIS Group Head II for Gulfstream Special Missions. You will lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team, set objectives, estimate work scope, and drive complex EWIS programs with mature engineering judgment.

Qualifications include extensive EWIS knowledge, experience with CHS, Catia V5, FAR 25, and EWIS documentation. You will oversee schedules, budgets, personnel, and collaborate with senior leaders to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; 13 years engineering experience.
• 8 years in a technical discipline; supervisory or managerial experience.
• Extensive EWIS knowledge including installation design guidance.
• Experience with CHS, Catia V5 and related tools.
• FAR 25 subpart H knowledge and EWIS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Leads a multi-disciplined group of engineering employees.
• Develops schedules, estimates work scope, and monitors budgets.
• Directs objective setting, performance management, and staff development.
• Interprets policies and communicates with senior management and customers.
• Oversees EWIS design and integration activities and ensures timely delivery.

Skills

EWIS program management

EWIS installation knowledge

Process development experience

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Mentor Graphics Capital Harness System (CHS)

Catia V5

Electrical Workbenches

Job description

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

EWIS Engineering Group Head IIin GAC Savannah

This is a EWIS Group Head II role with Gulfstream Special Missions, you will need to meet the following qualifications:

• In addition to having previous program and project management experience with personnel, schedules, and budgets. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of EWIS component selection criteria
• Extensive experience with Mentor Graphics Capital Harness System (CHS)
• Tools or similar toolset and process development experience.
• In depth knowledge of electrical harness installation and design guidance documentation (AC 43.13B, SAE AS50881, AC1701-1)
• In-depth knowledge of FAR 25 sub part H and previous amendment level design requirements
• Demonstrated performance in a prior EWIS project
• Knowledge of EWIS component qualification requirements and documentation (EIA 364, MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-50151)
• Extensive knowledge of EWIS installation criteria- Extensive experience withCatia V5, Electrical Workbenches- Tools and process development experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 13 years Engineering experience. 8 years specific technical discipline. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 yrs with Masters and 4 yrs with PhD in field applicable to this job. 5 years supervisory or broad managerial responsibility.Position Purpose:Leads a multi-disciplined group of engineering employees with diverse skills. Utilizing creative and mature engineering judgment, manages complex engineering problems by directing subordinate employees. Determines program objectives and requirements, organizes and estimates work scope of programs and projects.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers organizational unit schedules, tasks, and deliverables, sets performance requirements, estimates work scopes, ensures quality of delivered product, and monitors budget performance.
• Manages directly, or through subordinates, employees that perform similar or related tasks; establishes performance expectations, conducts performance appraisals, salary management, and participates in development, training, and counseling of employees.
• Responsible for establishing and executing objectives that support both short and long term goals.
• Conducts briefings for senior level management and conducts technical meetings for internal/external contacts and customers.
• Acts as an advisor to subordinate supervisors or staff members to meet schedules and resolve complex technical or operational problems. .
• Directly participates in functional projects; must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.

Additional Functions:

• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to organizational policies. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• The level of managerial skills and abilities appropriate for this grade may be established by each discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the cooperation of others.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235539

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/18/2026

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