Gulfstream Aerospace

ESE Mid-Cabin Aircraft PDT Lead II

Gulfstream Aerospace$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.
  • 10+ years of experience in aircraft systems development and integration oversight.
  • 5 years of program management and supervisory experience is mandatory.
  • Experience with FAA and/or EASA certification processes is essential.
  • Knowledge of systems from Gulfstream, Honeywell, and Rockwell Collins is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Report to the functional director and support a specific program or project group.
  • Establish and communicate program goals and priorities with the chief project engineer.
  • Develop a resource-loaded plan and integrated schedule with functional managers.
  • Form cross-functional teams to tackle sub-projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Track project plans and update status regularly.
  • Identify and manage program risks and barriers with mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with managers to provide performance feedback and development opportunities.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a strong focus on career development.
  • Opportunity to work directly under the Gulfstream ESE Director.
  • Exposure to high-level program management within aircraft development.
  • Participation in mentoring new engineers and fostering talent.
  • Potential for travel opportunities, up to 25%.
Full Job Description
ESE Mid-Cabin Aircraft PDT Lead II in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Required:

10+ years experience of direct and cross-functional oversight of aircraft level systems development and integration projects, including technical oversight of supplier performance.

Experience with simulators and aircraft build and test readiness support.

Experience with FAA (14 CFR Part 25) and/or EASA (CS-25) certification

Preferred:

Knowledge of aircraft systems for Gulfstream, Honeywell, and Rockwell Collins platforms.

History of mentoring and training engineers on aircraft design, characteristics, and systems.

This position will report directly to the Gulfstream ESE Director and supports Mid-Cabin Program Leadership for detailed program direction.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required. 13 years engineering experience to include at least 5 years program management experience consisting of any combination of supervisory experience or complex program management. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs PhD in fields applicable to job.

Position Purpose:

IEF PDT Lead II is dedicated to a specific program or project group and manages specific functional activities within one or more engineering directorates. Position is responsible for the coordination, integration, and management of the specified functional activities required. to support program objectives, including but not exclusive to the development and certification of a new or derivative aircraft, changes to the same, entry into service, and sustaining support for a particular program or project group. This role is to be utilized in the IEF organization only.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. Reports to functional director and is assigned to a specific program or project group .
  2. Coordinates with chief project engineer to establish and communicate program goals, objectives and priorities .
  3. Coordinates with functional managers to provide the required. skillsets to support program objectives .
  4. Coordinates with functional managers and deployed technical staff to develop a resource loaded plan and integrated schedule to meet program objectives .
  5. Coordinates with other PDT leads to form small cross-functional, integrated teams to execute sub-projects, solve problems, or implement strategic initiatives aligned with higher level goals and objectives .
  6. Tracks and updates project plans and status .
  7. Identifies program barriers and risks and actively manages mitigation plans .
  8. Balances staff and skill mix with functional manager to meet both allocated budget and schedule targets .
  9. Collaborates with functional manager to provide performance feedback and development opportunities for deployed technical professionals assigned to the program or project .
  10. Demonstrates teamwork, ownership, technical rigor, agility, and learning while achieving results for the program and company .


Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. Demonstrated track record of collaboration and teamwork.
  2. Demonstrated customer-focus, able to anticipate and address customer needs.
  3. Demonstrated capability to understand and influence the technical disciplines covered by the scope of their responsibilities.
  4. Demonstrated ability to adapt and effectively lead with changing requirements, information, or priorities.
  5. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels-able to clearly and concisely describe complex technical problems and listen with the intent to learn.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235123

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/16/2026

About Gulfstream Aerospace

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is an American aircraft company and a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,000 aircraft since 1958. Gulfstream's current range consists of the G280, G550, G500/G600, and G650/G650ER/G700/G800.
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