Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah seeks an experienced Flight Dynamics Engineer to join the Flight Sciences team. You will help develop the next generation of Gulfstream products alongside test pilots, engineers, and specialists.

The role includes planning wind tunnel campaigns, building high‑fidelity aerodynamic models, supporting flight tests, and certifying handling qualities. A strong engineering background and mentoring ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; 5 years in a technical discipline or 10 years broad engineering experience.
• Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and reduce data for wind tunnel test campaigns.
• Build and refine high‑fidelity aerodynamic simulation models using wind tunnel, CFD, and other data sources.
• Support flight test campaigns, including pre‑test planning, real‑time telemetry monitoring, and post‑flight data evaluation.
• Update and validate aerodynamic simulation models using flight data and parameter/system identification techniques.
• Enhance and expand our simulation framework and analysis tools.
• Conduct static and time‑history–based analyses.
• Conduct tests and evaluate data from laboratory simulation sessions.
• Partner with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight Test, Flight Operations, and other organizations.
• Ensure aircraft maneuverability, favorable handling qualities, and controllability for normal operations and in failures.
• Support Functional Hazard Assessment analysis and testing and other related certification activities.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Project management

Mentoring

Coding skills

Aerodynamics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec Iin GAC Savannah

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

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
• 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 years in a specific technical discipline or 10 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with a Bachelor’s. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for a Master’s, 4 years for a 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.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

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

Additional Functions

• Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements
• 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 products
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Requirements

• Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred
• 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
• Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: First
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Posting End Date: 07/31/2026
• 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
• Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically‑advanced business jet aircraft
• Nearest Major Market: Savannah
• Job Segment: Testing, Aerospace Engineering, Technical Writer, Data Analyst, Technology, Engineering, Data, Aviation