Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec I in GAC Savannah Unique Skills: 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) What you’ll be doing: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Planning, executing, and reducing data for wind tunnel test campaigns</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Building and refining high-fidelity aerodynamic simulation models using wind tunnel, CFD, and other data sources</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Supporting flight test campaigns, including pre-test planning, real-time telemetry monitoring, and post-flight data evaluation</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Updating and validating aerodynamic simulation models using flight data and parameter/system identification techniques</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Enhancing and expanding our simulation framework and analysis tools</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Conducting a wide variety of static and time-history-based analyses</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Conducting tests and evaluating data from laboratory simulation sessions</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Partnering with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight Test, Flight Operations, and other organizations</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensuring aircraft maneuverability, favorable handling qualities, and controllability both for normal operations and in the presence of failures.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Supporting Functional Hazard Assessment analysis and testing and other related certification activities</li> </ul> Basic requirements: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with a 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 certification program</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience tuning aerodynamic models using wind tunnel, CFD, and flight test data</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong coding skills and software development practices</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Effective project management and planning capabilities</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Mentoring and teaching skills</li> </ul> The preferred candidate will have experience with: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Parameter/system identification techniques and analyses</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Flight test operations and data analysis</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Aircraft simulation environments</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Handling Qualities Ratings (HQR) and Pilot‑Induced Oscillation (PIO) assessments</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Fly-by-wire control law development</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Machine learning and large-scale data analysis</li> </ul> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Education and Experience Requirements</H2> </div><div>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. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job. Position Purpose:Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Description</H2> </div><div>Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions: <ol><li> Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .</li><li> Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .</li><li> Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .</li><li> Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .</li><li> Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .</li><li> Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .</li></ol>Additional Functions: <ol><li> Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .</li><li> 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 .</li></ol>Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements: <ol><li> Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred. </li><li> The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline. </li></ol> This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.</div></div></div>Additional Information Requisition Number: 232262 Category: Engineering Percentage of Travel: Up to 25% Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Posting End Date: 07/03/2026 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. <a href="http://www.gulfstream.com/legal_notice.htm">Legal Information</a> | <a href="http://www.gulfstream.com/utilities/">Site Utilities</a> | <a href="http://www.gulfstream.com/contacts/">Contacts</a> | <a href="http://www.gulfstream.com/sitemap.htm">Sitemap</a> Copyright © 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. 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Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec I (Savannah, GA, US) @ Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

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