Flight Test Engineer - TS I

Gulfstream; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Savannah seeks a Flight Test Engineer to support on-aircraft flight test operations and data analysis. You will be placed into a core flight test engineering group based on background in Aerodynamics, Avionics, or Powerplant systems.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in flight test planning and reporting, and proficiency with data processing tools. Candidates should be prepared for an on-site position in Savannah, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; 5 years in a technical discipline or 10 years broad engineering experience.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and performing design, analysis and liaison engineering for Gulfstream products.
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python and data processing techniques.
• Experience with flight test data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with on-aircraft flight test environments.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to planning, coordinating and execution of flight test projects.
• Provides specialized technical assistance to team members.
• Uses advanced techniques and adapted theories to solve complex problems.
• Develops approaches to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
• Acts as liaison with stakeholders outside the assigned group/area.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Flight Test Experience

Flight test plans/reports

MATLAB or Python

Data processing/analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a technical field

Tools

Honeywell Epic (Gulfstream Symmetry/PlaneView)

IADS / real-time data monitoring systems

Job description

Flight Test Engineer - TS I in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills

We are seeking a motivated Flight Test Engineer with 5-10 years of relevant experience to support on-aircraft flight test operations and data analysis. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a passion for aviation, and the ability to perform effectively 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, flying and handling qualities, fly-by-wire flight controls, field performance, flutter, loads, or aerodynamics
• Avionics
• Electrical systems
• Powerplant engineering
• Mechanical systems

Required Attributes

• Flight Test Experience
• Experience writing flight test plans and/or flight test reports
• Experience with MATLAB or Python
• Experience with data processing and analysis

Highly 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

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 degree. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for Masters, 4 years 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

Principal 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 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 products.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

1. Advanced degree in an 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: 234237

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/21/2026