Senior Flammability Certification Engineer — FAA DER Lead

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel up to 25%

Descripción de la vacante

Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah is seeking a Completions Tech Spec III with deep expertise in aircraft flammability certification under 14 CFR 25.853. The role emphasizes regulatory interpretation, delegated authority processes, and cross-functional leadership across certification programs.

The candidate will drive risk-based assessments, perform material failure investigations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with FAA/EASA authorities to resolve complex regulatory requirements.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 13 years of technical discipline experience or 15 years broad engineering experience.
• Advanced degree in engineering preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsabilidades

• Develop certification strategies that minimize testing while maintaining compliance.
• Lead delegated authority processes and engage FAA/EASA as needed.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks early in design and drive resolution before testing.
• Perform root cause analysis on flammability test failures and implement corrective actions.
• Assess supplier material data, qualification packages, and manufacturing changes affecting flammability compliance.
• Analyze how engineering changes impact certified flammability baselines and approvals.

Conocimientos

Aircraft flammability certification

14 CFR 25.853 compliance

Delegated authority processes

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-functional leadership

Executive-level communication

Mentoring junior compliance engineers

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

13+ years technical discipline or 15+ years broad engineering experience

Advanced degree preferred in engineering

Descripción del empleo

Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah is seeking a Completions Tech Spec III with deep expertise in aircraft flammability certification under 14 CFR 25.853. The role emphasizes regulatory interpretation, delegated authority processes, and cross-functional leadership across certification programs.

The candidate will drive risk-based assessments, perform material failure investigations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with FAA/EASA authorities to resolve complex regulatory requirements.