Flight Test Engineer I
Date: Feb 4, 2026
Location: Savannah, GA, US
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Flight Test Engineer I in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
We are seeking a highly motivated entry-level Flight Test Engineer, with less than 3 years of total experience, to join our team supporting on-aircraft flight testing and data analysis. This role is well‑suited for engineers with strong problem‑solving skills, a passion for aviation, and the ability to thrive 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
- Powerplant & Mechanical Systems
We are looking for applicants with academic or project experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Aircraft performance, handling qualities, flight controls, flutter, loads, or aerodynamics
- Avionics
- Electrical systems
- Powerplant engineering
- Mechanical systems
Highly desired attributes:
- Experience writing flight test plans and/or flight test reports
- Experience with MATLAB, or Python
- Experience with data analysis
Desired attributes:
- Experience deriving instrumentation requirements for on-aircraft flight testing
- Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, or Part 25 regulations
- Candidate with Pilot experience
- Experience with Honeywell Epic for Gulfstream Symmetry or PlaneView
- Experience with IADS or any real-time data monitoring systems
Education and Experience Requirements
Job Description
- Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes by completing discrete engineering tasks on schedule .
- Using company procedures, applies engineering knowledge to resolve routine issues .
- Analyzes and evaluates results of project activities .
- Prepares recommendations for changes and compiles necessary reports for various department supervision .
- Recognizes discrepancies and/or problems with analysis/test results and works toward corrective action .
- Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
- Continues learning and developing knowledge of application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise .
- The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade level will be established by each discipline.
- Work is closely supervised/monitored, follows established procedures and methods.
- Failure to achieve results may cause delays in program schedules.
- Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
- Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, mentor, and other exempt professionals in the group or department.
- Works under general supervision for most tasks.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 230791
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 02/20/2026
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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