Flight Test Engineer - TS I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation • Savannah, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Flight Test Engineer with 5-10 years of relevant experience to support on-aircraft flight test operations and data analysis. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a passion for aviation, and the ability to perform effectively 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, or Powerplant & Mechanical Systems. We are looking for applicants with academic or project experience in one or more of the following areas: Aircraft performance, flying and handling qualities, fly-by-wire flight controls, field performance, flutter, loads, or aerodynamics; Avionics; Electrical systems; Powerplant engineering; or Mechanical systems. This position assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services.

Requirements

• Flight Test Experience
• Experience writing flight test plans and/or flight test reports
• Experience with MATLAB or Python
• Experience with data processing and analysis
• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 5 years in specific technical discipline or 10 years broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Experience deriving instrumentation requirements for on-aircraft flight testing
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, or Part 25 regulations
• Pilot experience
• Experience with Honeywell Epic for Gulfstream Symmetry or PlaneView
• Experience with IADS or any real-time data monitoring systems
• Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level