Flight Controls Engineer - Technical Specialist I

Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationSavannah, GA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Flight Controls Engineer - Technical Specialist I in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

What we do:

The Flight Controls team is responsible for the design, development, integration, and certification of the Gulfstream Flight Control Systems across all large cabin programs. These systems are complex in nature and are designed by a highly cross-functional team of exceptional engineers in the areas of complex electronics, software, electrical and hydraulic actuation. We are seeking candidates with broad skillsets and various levels of experience to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals to work right here at our Savannah facility.

What you will do:

Develop, Design, and Certify hardware and software aspects of the Flight Control System equipment as a Cognizant Engineer
Support troubleshooting of in-service issue impacting component reliability
Interact with suppliers during development, certification, and root cause corrective action

Preferred experience:

Experience with Fly-By-Wire Flight Controls Systems
Exposure to FAR Part 25 certification, ARP4754A, or DO-178/DO-254
Experience with DO-160 qualification testing or flight control system integration testing

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 with Bachelors. 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:

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

Additional Functions:

Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
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:

Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
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

Requisition Number: 231891

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 05/08/2026

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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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

Nearest Major Market: Savannah

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