Technical Specialist III
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Responsibilities for this Position
Position Title: Technical Specialist III
Date: Mar 17, 2025
Location: Savannah, GA, US
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Technical Specialist III in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
DUTIES: Write and provide guidance on airplane-level requirements and design fly-by-wire control laws to meet those requirements. Define design processes and develop envelope protection control laws including definition, testing, and certification. Develop, document, and inspect simulation models for the purposes of fly-by-wire control law design, analysis, and test. Develop tools in MATLAB/Simulink to support the evaluation of various control system operating modes. Perform hardware in the loop testing of control laws, including validation and verification of requirements. Develop lab and flight test plans of fly-by-wire airplanes. Investigate open- and closed-loop control system problems, correctly determine root causes, and propose, implement, and test solutions. Guide the company on best practices, processes, and design criteria. Develop and mentor less experienced engineers. Provide flight test support and data analysis, including validation and verification of control law design troubleshooting and revising control laws as required. Work on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development. Apply specialized knowledge of augmented air vehicle control system design, simulation, and linear and non-linear modeling and analysis to establish requirements for control system functionality, integrity, availability, and performance to ensure flight safety and Part 25 certification. Support the design and analysis for fly-by-wire primary and automatic flight control laws.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field required. Thirteen years of experience in aerospace industry research and development required, including any experience with: closed-loop control system theory development of control laws, including envelope protection, auto-pilot, and lateral-directional control; MATLAB; Simulink; IBM Rational/Doors; and configuration control with SVN or similar software tools. In lieu of a Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and thirteen years of experience, Employer will accept a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and eleven years of experience or a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and nine years of experience.
Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.
Resume to: Franklin D. Mayers, Jr., Director, International HR, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., 30 Innovation Drive, Mailstop D-03, Savannah, GA 31407 or to shelby.weitzel@gulfstream.com. Please reference JO96 + job title in cover letter or subject line.
Education and Experience Requirements
Job Description
- 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 .
- 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: 225536
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 04/01/2025
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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