Doors & Mechanisms Design Engineer - Technical Specialist I

Doors & Mechanisms Design Engineer - Technical Specialist I in 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 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:

1. 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:

1. 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:

1. 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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