Software Eng - Completions Tech Spec I

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA seeks a Hardware Development & Obsolescence Engineer to support cabin management system hardware from design through sustainment. You will develop expertise in electronic hardware design, embedded systems, qualification testing, and lifecycle management while collaborating with suppliers and certification bodies.

The role emphasizes FAA certification readiness, hardware validation, and ongoing support for in-service fleets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline required.
• 2–7 years in hardware development, embedded systems, avionics, aerospace, or electronics.
• Circuit design, digital/analog electronics, schematic reading, or technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and qualify electronic hardware for cabin management systems.
• Support hardware architecture, schematics, component selection, and PCB development.
• Create and execute validation, verification, and environmental test plans.
• Author engineering documentation (requirements, test procedures, qualification reports).
• Monitor component availability and identify End-of-Life (EOL) risks.
• Create mitigation plans (alternate parts, redesigns, lifetime buys, tech refreshes).
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to resolve lifecycle issues.
• Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend product improvements.
• Interface with hardware suppliers, design partners, and certification bodies.

Skills

Circuit design

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PCB design

Job description

Software Eng - Completions Tech Spec I in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Development & Obsolescence Engineer to support the design, development, certification, lifecycle management, and sustainment of aircraft cabin management system hardware and related electronic products. This position offers a unique opportunity to train directly alongside a senior technical specialist with decades of experience in embedded systems, avionics, product development, manufacturing support, and technology lifecycle management.

The selected candidate will develop expertise in electronic hardware design, embedded systems, product qualification, supplier management, obsolescence mitigation, and aircraft certification activities while supporting both next-generation product development and in-service fleet sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Development

• Design, test, and qualify electronic hardware for cabin management systems.
• Support hardware architecture, schematics, component selection, and PCB development.
• Create and execute validation, verification, and environmental test plans.
• Author engineering documentation (requirements, test procedures, qualification reports).

Obsolescence & Lifecycle Management

• Monitor component availability and identify End-of-Life (EOL) risks.
• Create mitigation plans (alternate parts, redesigns, lifetime buys, tech refreshes).
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to resolve lifecycle issues.

Sustainment & Collaboration

• Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend product improvements.
• Interface with hardware suppliers, design partners, and certification bodies.

Present technical findings and project status to engineering leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: 2–7 years in hardware development, embedded systems, avionics, aerospace, or electronics.
• Skills: Circuit design, digital/analog electronics, schematic reading, or technical troubleshooting.

Preferred

• Experience with microcontroller-based designs, PCB design, and hardware validation.
• Knowledge of lifecycle management, electronic component obsolescence, and qualification testing (HALT/HASS).

Familiarity with FAA certification environments, configuration management, and C/C++.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose

Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .
2. Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .
3. Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .
4. Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .
5. Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
6. Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .

Additional Functions

1. Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
2. Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

1. Advanced degree in engineering related field 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

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade: E7

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: First

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

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