Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec I

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream 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 get to 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).

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
Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Parameter/system identification techniques and analyses
Flight test operations and data analysis
Aircraft simulation environments
Handling Qualities Ratings (HQR) and Pilot ‑ Induced Oscillation (PIO) assessments
Fly-by-wire control law development
Machine learning and large-scale data analysis
Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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 controllability 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 of 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 should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .
Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .
Perform other duties as assigned.