Doors & Mechanisms Design Engineer Technical Specialist I

Savannah, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Doors & Mechanisms Design Engineer - Technical Specialist Iin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Combined engineering team of Doors & Mechanisms and Crew & Equipment covering all Gulfstream programs including current large cabin aircraft (G400/G500/G600/G700/G800) special missions and new product development.

This position is focused on Doors & Mechanisms but candidate will have opportunities across disciplines and programs.

Doors includes all Door systems on the aircraft (main entry overwing emergency exits landing gear baggage service acoustic egress hatch) related components (controllers actuators dampers reels latches handles seals) and related procedures.

Range of duties includes door structure & mechanism design test/rigging procedure definition supplier coordination for LRUs qualification & reliability on-wing investigations and flight test & aircraft certification support.

Cohesive team with great interpersonal dynamics efficient ethos mentorship culture flexibility and career/skills development support. Strong reputation for effective strategic and efficient impact over a multitude of projects. Regular interaction with senior staff/leadership manufacturing service centers and lab & flight test to achieve goals.

Required experience:

Catia V5 and SmartTeam/Team Center
GD&T and Design for manufacturing (DFM)
Technical writing
Mechanical systems experience at an aircraft OEM

Preferred experience:

Test procedure and report authoring
Supplier joint design and component qualification
Familiarity with FAA Part 25 certification
Gulfstream processes
ARP4754A process
RTCA DO-160 tests

Soft skills:

Interpersonal & presentation skills to coordinate with multiple disciplines in the company
Eagar to learn new skills and technology
Go-getter attitude

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors 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: 231910

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 04/24/2026

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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Doors & Mechanisms Design Engineer - Technical Specialist Iin GAC SavannahUnique Skills:Combined engineering team of Doors & Mechanisms and Crew & Equipment covering all Gulfstream programs including current large cabin aircraft (G400/G500/G600/G700/G800) special missions and new product development...