Job Description
Technical Specialist III - Powerplant Engineer (AR Focus) in GAC SavannahUnique Skills
Candidate must be an FAA DER or ODA Unit Member with Powerplant authorities. Candidate must have experience with: - Aircraft turbine engine installations including nacelles, inlet, thrust reverser and powerplant systems - FAA Part 25/EASA CS-25 certification of powerplant system components, including RTCA DO160 qualification test requirements, test plans, test witnessing, data analysis, and reporting - Requirements and testing of components in designated fire zones, flammable fluid zones and firewalls - Coordinating with engine and nacelle suppliers to meet system and component design, test and certification requirements - Engine/aircraft certification program integrating aspects of thrust reverser, engine air and hydraulic systems, anti-icing systems Preferred: - General knowledge of aircraft turbine engine operation and performance - Experience validating and verifying system level requirements using ARP4754A
Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required. 13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job .
Position Purpose
Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development
Principle Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Functions: 1. Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope 2. Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities 3. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge 4. Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas 5. Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements 6. Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives 7. Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities 8. Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements: 1. 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.
Requisition Number: 170713
Posting Type: Internal-External
Department: J0659-Powerplant_ECS_Fuel
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Grade:E10
Number of Openings: 1
Posting End Date: 07/31/2021
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream will consider employment visa sponsorship, if applicable.
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