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[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/aircraft-structural-design-engineer-1-savannah-ga-us-236552-gac-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Aircraft Structural Design Engineer 1 | General Dynamics ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Aircraft Structural Design Engineer 1 Aircraft Structural Design Engineer 1 Onsite in Savannah, Georgia Launch Your Engineering Career Designing Gulfstream Aircraft 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. Your Opportunity 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. Why Gulfstream 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. ### What You Will Do 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. What Success Looks Like 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. Apply Now 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. ### Education and Experience Requirements 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. ### Job Description Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes by completing discrete engineering tasks on schedule. Using company procedures, applies engineering knowledge to resolve routine issues. Analyzes and evaluates results of project activities. Prepares recommendations for changes and compiles necessary reports for various department supervision. Recognizes discrepancies and/or problems with analysis/test results and works toward corrective action. ### Additional Functions Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements. Continues learning and developing knowledge of application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise. Perform other duties as assigned. ### Other Requirements The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade level will be established by each discipline. Work is closely supervised/monitored, follows established procedures and methods. Failure to achieve results may cause delays in program schedules. Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats. Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, mentor, and other exempt professionals in the group or department. Works under general supervision for most tasks. 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. 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 #Gulfstream #AircraftStructuralDesign #StructuralDesign #AircraftStructures #AirframeDesign #AirframeStructures #AircraftDesign #DesignEngineering #MechanicalDesign #ProductDevelopment #3DCAD #CADDesign #CATIA #NX #SolidWorks #Creo #Inventor #EngineeringDesign #AircraftManufacturing #MechanicalEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #FormulaSAE #BajaSAE #DesignBuildFly PI288077527 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 31, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: Savannah, GA, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/aircraft-structural-design-engineer-1-savannah-ga-us-236552-gac-opportunity) ## Hiring at General Dynamics - Open jobs: 3,189 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 13, 2026 [All General Dynamics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at General Dynamics ### [Aircraft Structural Design Engineer 2 | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/42169a14d3da53c6f09d/) Savannah, GA, US ### [Completions Designer I | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/40edba04495464ea5126/) Savannah, GA, US ### [Completions Eng II - Mechanical Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/913255fe0443260ab7c3/) Savannah, GA, US ### [Completions Tech Spec II - Mechanical Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/52ba3acecf2d215d3f71/) Savannah, GA, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Aircraft Structural Mechanic (Helicopter)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/d2e0f92799bfe8865230/) Lockheed Martin · Huntsville, AL ### [Aircraft Structural Mechanic I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/525070aeecf1a8c8f5fc/) Lockheed Martin · Lexington, KY ### [Lead Design Engineer - Structural Steel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/806efb33239a3a141e4c/) Eaton · Woodridge, Illinois, USA ### [Structural Design and Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/1a8501466bcfbbfd12c5/) BAE Systems · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States ### [Structural and Thermal Design and Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/e8bc0c601f83553e4904/) BAE Systems · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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