Control Law Lead Engineer I — Flight Dynamics & Validation

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA seeks a Control Law Lead Engineer I to drive control law development, oversee a technical team, and coordinate with Flight Dynamics leadership to ensure robust aeroelastic performance and successful flight test support.

The role emphasizes planning, directing projects, and mentoring engineers while maintaining safety and schedule adherence in a high-precision aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engineering teams and coordinating cross-functional activities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan, track, and report scope, schedule, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates plans for activities and assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed methods and analysis to achieve technical product cost and schedule requirements.
• Supervises activities of subordinate engineers who perform similar tasks.
• Plans, directs a complex engineering project or multiple projects with moderate complexity.
• Provides technical guidance to ensure quality of product and schedule.
• Trains new engineers in methods and procedures.
• Assists in budget preparation and employee evaluations.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Resource planning

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA seeks a Control Law Lead Engineer I to drive control law development, oversee a technical team, and coordinate with Flight Dynamics leadership to ensure robust aeroelastic performance and successful flight test support.

The role emphasizes planning, directing projects, and mentoring engineers while maintaining safety and schedule adherence in a high-precision aviation environment.