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Position Title: Loads and Dynamics Tech Spec I

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Loads and Dynamics Tech Spec I in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

As a Technical Specialist I in Loads and Dynamics, your responsibilities may include:

Performing static and dynamic ground/landing gear loads analyses, including formula and landing conditions

Developing new tools and methods for ground loads analysis

Generating and analyzing aircraft structural dynamic responses and corresponding load distributions for tuned and continuous gust conditions

Documenting completed analysis and findings in engineering reports for aircraft certification

Supporting relevant customer interfaces including Structures, Mechanical Systems, Mass Properties, Flight Dynamics, Flight Test & Certification groups

Collaborating with internal & external suppliers and customers on technical matters

Performing aircraft flutter analysis for nominal, parametric, failure and repair scenarios

Assessing aircraft repairs and modifications for flutter impacts

What you'll bring to the team:

General knowledge of aircraft loads and dynamics principles and concepts

General knowledge of 14 CFR Part 25 requirements and certification

Experience with aircraft ground loads modeling and analysis

Experience in aircraft structural dynamics modeling and analysis

Prior experience with MSC Nastran and Patran

Knowledge of and experience with MATLAB and/or Python for analytical and post test data processing

Knowledge of and experience with Linux

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Desired Skills and Experience:

Advanced degree in Aerospace or related Engineering

Experience with fly-by-wire aircraft

Experience with preparation for and execution of aircraft-level certification ground and flight tests and correlation

Experience with landing gear drop test correlation

Experience with software development and version control software

Knowledge of and experience with engine fan blade out analysis

Prior experience with aircraft flutter analysis

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose:

Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

  • Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .


  • Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .


  • Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .


  • Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .


  • Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .


  • Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .


  • Additional Functions:
  • Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .


  • Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .


  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Other Requirements:
  • Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.


  • The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.


  • Additional Information

    Requisition Number: 213161

    Category: Engineering

    Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Posting End Date: 05/10/2024

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

    Gulfstream will provide work visa sponsorship for this position, if applicable.

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