Flight Controls Engineer 1

1w1 week ago

Gulfstream Aerospace

Savannah, US · Full-time · $70,000 – $90,000

About this role

The Flight Controls team designs, develops, integrates, and certifies Gulfstream Flight Control Systems across large cabin programs. These complex systems involve electronics, software, electrical, and hydraulic actuation. A highly cross-functional team of exceptional engineers handles this work at the Savannah facility.

Support troubleshooting of in-service issues impacting component reliability. Interact with suppliers during development, certification, and root cause corrective action. Perform engineering work related to investigation and solution of basic problems in research, design, development, service, and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.

Join a team of qualified, diverse individuals with broad skillsets and various experience levels. Work is closely supervised, following established procedures and methods. Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, mentor, and other exempt professionals in the group.

Entry-level role for upcoming graduates or those with 0-18 months experience. Continue learning and developing knowledge of technical principles in flight controls. Actively improve daily processes while ensuring work meets customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related curriculum required
Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform essential functions
Upcoming graduates considered; degree must be conferred prior to beginning employment
Experience with Fly-By-Wire Flight Controls Systems
Experience troubleshooting aircraft system issues in-service or in a production environment
Level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade level
Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats

Responsibilities

Support troubleshooting of in-service issues impacting component reliability
Interact with suppliers during development, certification, and root cause corrective action
Provide technical assistance to engineering staff and complete discrete engineering tasks on schedule
Apply engineering knowledge to resolve routine issues using company procedures
Analyze and evaluate results of project activities
Prepare recommendations for changes and compile necessary reports for department supervision
Recognize discrepancies with analysis/test results and work toward corrective action
Actively work to improve daily processes and ensure work meets customer requirements