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Aircraft Systems Engineer II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Savannah, GA

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Gulfstream Aerospace rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 182 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Aircraft Systems Engineer II in  GAC Savannah


Unique Skills:

1. Familiar with Systems Engineering principles of Requirements Management, Validation, Verification, Change Management, Process Assurance and Functional Integration.
2. Familiar with Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) methods to apply Requirements Development 
2. Support current Systems Engineering processes and assist in driving their use for future projects and programs.
3. Support open communication channels with the aircraft system owners and management, to ensure the processes are understood and adhered in accordance with the program objectives.
4. Familiar with program milestones and deliverables that support a program/project.
5. Familiar with Requirements Management databases and tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Siemens Teamcenter, MATLAB (System Composer), Cameo, etc.,) used for Systems Engineering.
6. Support development of standards and guides for Systems Engineering processes and methods


 

Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Engineering or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 18 months related Engineering experience. Experience credit will be considered for related advance degrees limited to 2 years for Master's and 4 years for PhD in field applicable to the job position. Position Purpose: Performs engineering work related to the investigation and the solution of technical problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:
  1. Solves typical engineering problems within assigned discipline .
  2. Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes to completion of project milestones .
  3. Responsible for a complex engineering assignment, or a full project of lesser complexity .
  4. Follows established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments .
  5. Obtains appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy .
  6. Proficiently applies company/organization policies and procedures .
Additional Functions:
  1. Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
  2. Maintains a current and up-to-date knowledge of developments and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise .
Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements:
  1. The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
  2. Applies knowledge to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, using a combination of judgment with defined practices and procedures.
  3. Failure to achieve results, or erroneous decisions or recommendations, may cause delays in program schedules and/or allocation of additional resources.
  4. Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
  5. Contacts are primarily within the organization, with occasional customer contacts on routine issues.
  6. Works under general supervision for routine tasks of minor complexity.
  7. With supervision/mentorship, can coordinate the activities for lower level engineering staff.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 231975

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/21/2026 

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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