Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec

Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec I (GAC Savannah)

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Flight Dynamics Engineer to join our Flight Sciences team and help lead the charge in creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience.

In this role you’ll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of test pilots, engineers, and other specialists—including some of the industry’s leading experts—to help develop the next generation of Gulfstream products.

Candidates with additional applicable experience may be eligible for a higher-level position (Technical Specialist II or III).

• Planning, executing, and reducing data for wind tunnel test campaigns
• Building and refining high‑fidelity aerodynamic simulation models using wind tunnel, CFD, and other data sources
• Supporting flight test campaigns, including pre‑test planning, real‑time telemetry monitoring, and post‑flight data evaluation
• Updating and validating aerodynamic simulation models using flight data and parameter/system identification techniques
• Enhancing and expanding our simulation framework and analysis tools
• Conducting a wide variety of static and time‑history‑based analyses
• Conducting tests and evaluating data from laboratory simulation sessions
• Partnering with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight Test, Flight Operations, and other organizations
• Ensuring aircraft maneuverability, favorable handling qualities, and cont rollability both for normal operations and in the presence of failures
• Supporting Functional Hazard Assessment analysis and testing and other related certification activities

• Contributes to planning, developing, and coordinating important engineering projects
• Provides specialized technical assistance to team members
• Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives
• Works under limited supervision; work is reviewed for accuracy and consistency with overall objectives
• Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group or area
• Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements
• Maintains current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and related aircraft fields to recommend innovations that improve quality and effectiveness of company products
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic requirements:

• Experience with a 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 certification program
• Experience tuning aerodynamic models using wind tunnel, CFD, and flight test data
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong coding skills and software development practices
• Effective project management and planning capabilities
• Mentoring and teaching skills

Preferred candidate will have experience with:

• Parameter/system identification techniques and analyses
• Flight test operations and data analysis
• Handling Qualities Ratings (HQR) and Pilot‑Induced Oscillation (PIO) assessments
• Fly‑by‑wire control law development
• Machine learning and large‑scale data analysis

Bachelor’s Degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Five years in a specific technical discipline or ten years of broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with a bachelor’s degree. Experience credit is considered for related advanced degrees limited to two years for a master’s and four years for a PhD in applicable fields.

Position

Purpose:

Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis, and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services.

• Advanced degree in engineering related field 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.

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.