Aircraft Structural Design Engineer 1 in Savannah, Georgia at Gulfstream

Onsite in Savannah, Georgia

Turn what youve learned in the classroom, an internship, or a hands-on engineering project into real aircraft design experience. Join Gulfstreams Airframe Structural Design Engineering team and start building your career by helping develop the parts and assemblies that define our large-cabin aircraft.

Youll use 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering fundamentals, learn alongside experienced engineers, and gain exposure to the aircraft design and build process as your work moves from digital definition toward the aircraft.

This is an opportunity to launch your structural design career while building practical engineering experience on Gulfstream aircraft.

As an Aircraft Structural Design Engineer, youll help develop and sustain the structural definition of our large-cabin aircraft, supporting new product development and improvements to the existing fleet.

With guidance from experienced engineers, youll learn how to define the form, fit, and function of airframe parts and assemblies, integrate systems, and select appropriate materials, processes, and finishes. Along the way, youll expand your technical knowledge through real design challenges and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, program, supplier, and customer support teams.

Starting your engineering career at Gulfstream means learning while contributing to a real product. Youll have opportunities to strengthen your structural design and 3D CAD skills, participate in design reviews, support aircraft builds, and see how engineering decisions connect with manufacturing.

Youll have opportunities to ask questions, solve problems, learn from experienced professionals, and continue developing your technical knowledge while contributing to the safe, efficient, high-quality aircraft designs Gulfstream builds and supports.

• Help develop the structural definition of aircraft parts and assemblies using structural design engineering principles.
• Create and support 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design definition for manufacturing.
• Apply engineering knowledge and established procedures to resolve routine structural design issues.
• Analyze project results, recognize discrepancies or problems, and work with the engineering team toward corrective action.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, program, supplier, and customer support teams to help complete designs.
• Participate in design reviews, aircraft build-support activities, and supplier coordination.
• Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Document, track, and manage engineering activities while completing assigned engineering tasks on schedule.

• You apply engineering fundamentals to develop accurate, high-quality work that supports manufacturing.
• You recognize technical issues, ask thoughtful questions, and work with experienced engineers toward solutions.
• You communicate technical concepts, findings, and recommendations clearly in written and verbal formats.
• You collaborate effectively across disciplines with curiosity, initiative, humility, and a willingness to learn.
• You continue developing your technical knowledge while looking for ways to improve daily processes and meet customer requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Entry level with 0 to 18 months of experience.
• Demonstrated experience creating 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, or design projects through academic coursework, internships, student organizations, personal projects, or prior work experience.
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles, including mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes, and design problem-solving.
• Demonstrated passion for engineering, product development, and the advancement of safe and efficient aviation.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, findings, and recommendations clearly.
• Curiosity, humility, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar tools.
• Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Aero Design, Design Build Fly, robotics, or comparable hands-on engineering experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods, fabrication, or assembly processes.

If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of business aviation, we invite you to apply. Join a team where your contributions help fulfill Gulfstream's mission to create and deliver the world's finest aviation experience.

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. Entry level. 0 to 18 months experience.

Position Purpose:

Performs engineering work related to the investigation and solution of basic problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Additional Functions:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236552

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/05/2026

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.

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