Senior Flammability Certification Engineer (FAA DER)

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

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.