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Technical Specialist III at General Dynamics in Savannah, GA

ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeSavannah, GA

Job Description

Technical Specialist III – Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation – 500 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA 31407

DUTIES: Serve as technical expert on aircraft powerplant systems. Work with the certification of powerplant systems for company aircraft. Serve as a technical authority on design, analysis, testing, and certification activities. Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and technical staff. Interface with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to resolve technical issues. Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for high-impact issues. Work on unusually complex problems and provide solutions. Direct and oversee the technical performance of others. Provide oversight to engine and nacelle partners to integrate their efforts with the propulsion team. Serve as the department spokesperson on specialized projects or programs. Act as an advisor to management and customers/suppliers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Lead engineering projects of major complexity within the Powerplant team. Make technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities. Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge. Lead the development of innovative principles and ideas. Act independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements. Work under consultative direction. Use independent judgment to accomplish objectives. Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Conceive and plan investigations of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program. Lead the development and validation of complex engineering solutions in assigned technical area.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Sustainable Systems, or a related engineering field required. Thirteen years of experience in powerplant or engine engineering required, including any experience with: powerplant design and integration with other systems; aircraft oil systems and their integration with powerplants; investigating engine vibration; aircraft safety management at the sub-system level; the development and certification of turbine engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) systems and components; all aspects of aircraft propulsion systems; FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 25 and Part 33; EASA Certification Specifications CS-25 and CS-E - Amendment 5; working in a major Engine OEM; working with foreign aircraft certification offices; new engine development certification and Part 25 qualification, including certification testing and reporting; technical leadership within powerplant subjects; serving as CVE/EAR/DAR; industry standards and the development of aircraft and systems (ARP4754); aircraft lifecycle phases, from new development phase, ground and flight test, certification, entry-to-service, and aftermarket support (MRO, root cause investigation); integrating engine and nacelle systems with other aircraft systems; and with conveying technical concepts to all management levels. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Sustainable Systems, or a related engineering field and thirteen years of experience, Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Sustainable Systems, or a related engineering field and eleven years of the above-requested experience or a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Sustainable Systems, or a related engineering field and nine years of the above-requested experience. Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.

Resume to: Franklin D. Mayers, Jr., Director, People Mobility, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., 30 Innovation Drive, Mailstop D-03, Savannah, GA 31407 or to people.mobility@gulfstream.com. Please reference RL25 + job title in cover letter or subject line.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or 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. 13 yrs 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:Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .

Perform other duties as assigned.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: 237871

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/16/2026

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