Required Skills:
- 20+ years of experience developing Data Networks or Avionics architectures for various platforms
- Broad experience and knowledge of aircraft systems and their functional and physical integration with other aircraft systems
- Working knowledge of guidance material (Advisory Circulars, etc.), current compliance paths and rule-making trends within the industry related to aircraft data networks and distributed computing
- Experience with cross functional development and critical analysis, with organizations internal and external of Engineering and Gulfstream (Flight Test, Program Management, Suppliers, etc.)
- Previous experience at both a supplier (Honeywell, Collins, GE) and Gulfstream for the avionics development life cycle
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of appropriate education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- 15+ years progressively responsible eng exp in specific tech discipline with Bachelors. Exp credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs Masters, 4 yrs PhD in fields applicable to this job. Requires approval of Eng PRB incl bus justification.
Position Purpose:
- Responsible for the design, research and development of advanced new applications resulting in new product/business for the company.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
1. Plans R&D programs and recommends technological application programs to meet corporate objectives .
2. Proactively promotes process initiatives that improve the balance of technical product, cost and schedule .
3. Applies cutting edge theories and technologies by exhibiting an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness .
4. Champions and develops innovative principles and ideas .
5. Often acts independently and exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments .
6. As a recognized expert in the field, provides consultative services to senior/executive leaders both within the company and the industry .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
1. 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 .