Technical Specialist II

Gulfstream Aerospace
United States, Wisconsin, Appleton
W6365 Discovery Dr (Show on map)
Oct 16, 2025
Technical Specialist IIin GAC Appleton Unique Skills: DUTIES: Perform detailed estimating and analysis tasks supporting impacts to aircraft weight and balance and flight envelope. Establish and support control methods for weight and balance of in-process and completed assemblies and installations. Support actual weight and balance of aircraft, directly interfacing with various organizations within completions. Track and maintain all mass properties information and support maturing of internal processes. Guide successful completion of major engineering programs or conceive research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of company products and services. Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues. Be consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field. Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Approach problem solving by balancing technical product, cost, and schedule. Work without appreciable direction, having work reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results. Exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative. Maintain 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. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field required. Ten years of experience in job offered or related engineering position required, including any experience with: adhering to aggressive schedules and budget requirements; engineering design and systems analysis; mass properties analysis including weight, balance, and inertia; structural systems design; interpreting and understanding engineering drawings and specifications; and with the material properties utilized in the aircraft manufacturing process. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field and ten years of experience, Employer will accept a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field and eight years of the above-requested experience or a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field and six years of the above-requested experience. In lieu of a degree, Employer will accept twelve years of the above-requested experience. Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical 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. 10 yrs in 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: Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services Job Description Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues . Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field . Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities . Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule . Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results . Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative . Additional Functions: 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, or related curriculum preferred. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline. Additional Information Requisition Number: 229201 Category: Engineering Percentage of Travel: None Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Posting End Date: 10/30/2025 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 Copyright 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company. 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