Lab Test Simulation Integration Engineer - Tech Spec III

Lab Test Simulation Integration Engineer - Tech Spec III

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and integrating real‑time simulation systems (e.g., dSPACE, ADI, NI, Speedgoat) with aircraft hardware/software in Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) environments.
• Proficiency in Simulink for model development, simulation, and system integration.
• Experience using Python or other high‑level programming languages to create automated test scripts, testing utilities, and lab support tools.
• Strong ability to interpret and work from aircraft and simulation electrical drawings.
• Hands‑on experience integrating simulation hardware I/O—including analog, discrete, data bus, and Ethernet interfaces—with aircraft controllers and third‑party simulation platforms.
• Working knowledge of standard aircraft industry data and communication protocols such as ARINC 429, ARINC 664, RS‑485, and related interfaces.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support a customer‑facing lab environment by addressing requests for new functionality, assisting test engineers, and troubleshooting aircraft or lab system issues.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly evolving, or dynamic development environments.
• High level of comfort and motivation working in a lab setting, with an expectation to spend approximately 80% of time on‑site.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering preferred; candidates with Electrical or Computer Engineering degrees who possess relevant aircraft and simulation experience will also be considered.
• Possession of a pilot license is considered a strong plus.

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or 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. 13 years specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for Masters and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development.

• Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope.
• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge.
• Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements.
• Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
• Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program.

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

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans