Stress Liaison Service Engineer CS SVC Tech Spec II -Appleton, WI

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking a Stress Liaison to support Green aircraft repair, rework and alteration. The role requires experience with 3D modeling (CATIA) and a strong grasp of CFR regulations (14 CFR) related to FAA procedures and airworthiness authorities.

You will review drawings, perform calculations, and prepare stress reports while coordinating with engineers and management. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree (Bachelor's, advanced degrees preferred) and excel at

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, performing calculations, and writing stress reports.
• Familiarity with CFR 14 CFR regulations related to FAA and foreign airworthiness.
• Experience with 3D modeling systems (CATIA) to review designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Select methods and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Is consulted extensively as a recognized authority within the field.
• Anticipates and resolves complex issues, developing standards and guides.
• Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule.
• Work without appreciable direction; long-range review for desired results.
• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives and makes authoritative recommendations.

Skills

Stress analysis

Liaison duties

CATIA

Engineering drawings review

Calculations

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

FEMAP

PATRAN

NASTRAN

Job description

Unique Skills

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Unique Skills Required For Stress Liaison Position

• Responsibilities include performing both liaison duties and stress analysis in support of “Green aircraft” repair, rework and alteration
• Must have working knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR - especially Chapter I, Part 25), as it pertains to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation procedures and a willingness to support other certification related activities for both FAA and foreign airworthiness authorities.
• Must have a basic knowledge of 14CFR 145 repair station activities and aircraft repair as performed per 14CFR43
• Must have experience with review of engineering drawings, researching and preparing calculations and writing/reviewing stress reports
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, must be a self starter and comfortable working multiple priority jobs while balancing customer expectations.
• Must have the ability to effectively work with and support a multi-discipline team of engineers, technicians, Quality Control, upper management, etc.
• Must be able to change roles between structural design work, stress work and troubleshooting while working to manage and maintain schedule on all related tasks
• Candidates must have prior experience using 3D modeling systems (typically CATIA) to adequately review Engineering designs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Electrical and/or mechanical systems troubleshooting
• Experience creating 2D repair drawings
• Prior Experience with Gulfstream aircraft
• Experience with Structural Repair Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalog, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.
• Ability to perform analysis utilizing Classical hand analysis and elementary Finite Element Modeling using FEMAP / PATRAN with Nastran.
• Familiarity with, or prior usage and application of, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analysis techniques (AFGROW).
• Skill in the development and analysis of composite repairs

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical 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. 10 yrs in 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

Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .
• Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .
• Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
• Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule .
• Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .
• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .

Additional Functions

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

Other Requirements

• Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred.
• The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236522

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

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.

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