Flight Test Engineer Job Savannah area,Georgia USA,Engineering

Position: Flight Test Engineer I

Overview

Flight Test Engineer I in GAC Savannah

We are seeking a highly motivated entry-level Flight Test Engineer, with less than 3 years of total experience, to join our team supporting on-aircraft flight testing and data analysis. This role is well suited for engineers with strong problem solving skills, a passion for aviation, and the ability to thrive in a hands-on test environment.

Candidates will be placed into one of our core Flight Test Engineering groups based on background and flight test engineering needs:

Aerodynamics & Performance
Avionics & Electrical Systems
Powerplant & Mechanical Systems

We are looking for applicants with academic or project experience in one or more of the following areas:

Aircraft performance, handling qualities, flight controls, flutter, loads, or aerodynamics
Avionics
Electrical systems
Powerplant engineering
Mechanical systems

Highly desired attributes:

Experience writing flight test plans and/or flight test reports
Experience with MATLAB, or Python
Experience with data analysis

Desired attributes:

Experience deriving instrumentation requirements for on-aircraft flight testing
Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, or Part 25 regulations
Candidate with Pilot experience
Experience with Honeywell Epic for Gulfstream Symmetry or Plane View
Experience with IADS or any real-time data monitoring systems

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in 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.

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: 230791

Category:
Engineering

Percentage of Travel:
None

Shift: First

Employment Type:

Full-time

Posting End Date: 02/20/2026

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.

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

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