Aircraft Performance Engineer II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah is seeking an Aircraft Performance Engineer II to join the Flight Sciences team. You will analyze and predict airplane performance across takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing, and support performance databases used by avionics and onboard software.

You will also help prepare AFMs, OM, and performance documentation for certification and fleet support. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 18 months of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 18 months of relevant experience in aircraft performance, flight sciences, aerodynamics, propulsion, or related discipline.
• Ability to apply first-principles engineering methods to analyze technical problems and interpret results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB and/or Fortran.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft performance analyses for all flight phases including takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing, and mission performance.
• Use computer-based methods and tools to evaluate performance for new development and in-service fleet.
• Analyze flight test data to support development, validation, and expansion of performance databases.
• Prepare and maintain performance data for AFM, OM, and other operational docs.
• Contribute to performance databases used by avionics and software for onboard calculations.
• Support certification activities with analyses and documentation for FAA/EASA and others.
• Respond to internal/external customers regarding published performance data and methods.
• Enhance and maintain performance analysis tools and develop new capabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

MATLAB

Fortran

UNIX/Linux

Aerodynamics basics

First-principles methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Fortran

UNIX/Linux

Job description

Aircraft Performance Engineer IIin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Position Summary

The Aircraft Performance team in the Flight Sciences department is responsible for the analysis, prediction, validation, and documentation of airplane performance across the full product lifecycle of Gulfstream aircraft - from early product development and certification through entry into service and continued fleet support.

The team develops and maintains performance methods, analyses, and published data used to support aircraft design, flight test, certification, customer operations, and sustained fleet airworthiness. The team is also responsible for the preparation and revision of operational performance manuals, including Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM), Operations Manuals (OM), and performance databases used by onboard and operational software tools.

In this role, you will contribute to performance analyses for takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing, and mission performance.You will also support flight test data reduction, correlation and expansion activities.This is done working closely with cross-functional teams including Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Flight Test, Certification, Avionics, and Customer Support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft performance analyses and predictions for all phases of flight, including takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing, and whole mission performance.

• Use and support computer-based methods and tools to evaluate airplane performance characteristics for both new aircraft development and the in-service fleet.

• Analyze and interpret flight test data to support development, validation, and expansion of comprehensive aircraft performance databases.

• Prepare and maintain performance data for Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM), Operations Manuals (OM), and other operational documentation.

• Support development of performance databases used by avionics and operational software for onboard and ground-based performance calculations.

• Contribute to certification activities by providing analyses and compliance documentation in support of FAA, EASA, and other international regulatory authorities.

• Support performance-related investigations and resolution of fleet sustaining issues affecting aircraft in service.

• Respond to internal and external customers regarding published performance data, operational assumptions, and engineering methods.

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and improvement of existing aircraft performance analysis tools, and contribute to the creation of new methods and software capabilities.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.

• Minimum 18 months of relevant experience in aircraft performance, flight sciences, aerodynamics, propulsion, or a closely related discipline.

• Fundamental understanding of fixed-wing aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, and airplane performance principles.

• Fundamental understanding of aircraft stability and control, weight and balance, and flight control system effects as they relate to airplane performance.

• Ability to apply first-principles engineering methods to analyze technical problems and interpret results.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB and/or Fortran.

• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments.

• Exposure to flight test data analysis, aircraft certification, or AFM/performance documentation development.

• Experience working in a regulated aerospace environment, preferably involving Part 25 transport aircraft.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 18 months related Engineering experience. Experience credit will be considered for related advance degrees limited to 2 years for Master's and 4 years for PhD in field applicable to the job position. Position Purpose:Performs engineering work related to the investigation and the solution of technical problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

1. Solves typical engineering problems within assigned discipline .
2. Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes to completion of project milestones .
3. Responsible for a complex engineering assignment, or a full project of lesser complexity .
4. Follows established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments .
5. Obtains appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy .
6. Proficiently applies company/organization policies and procedures .

Additional Functions:

1. Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
2. Maintains a current and up-to-date knowledge of developments and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
2. Applies knowledge to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, using a combination of judgment with defined practices and procedures.
3. Failure to achieve results, or erroneous decisions or recommendations, may cause delays in program schedules and/or allocation of additional resources.
4. Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
5. Contacts are primarily within the organization, with occasional customer contacts on routine issues.
6. Works under general supervision for routine tasks of minor complexity.
7. With supervision/mentorship, can coordinate the activities for lower level engineering staff.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 233773

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/23/2026

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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