Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec I

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:

• 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

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

The preferred candidate will have experience with:

• 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

Education and Experience Requirements

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

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .
2. Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .
3. Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .
4. Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .
5. Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
6. Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .

Additional Functions:

1. Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
2. 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.

Other Requirements:

1. Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
2. 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.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 232262

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/09/2026

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.

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