Technical Specialist III
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![]() United States, Georgia, Savannah | |
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Technical Specialist IIIin 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: Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and thirteen years of experience, Employer will accept a Master's 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
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 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.
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Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development Job Description
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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. Legal Information | Site Utilities | Contacts | Sitemap Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft |