Flight Test Engineer - TS I

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia, seeks a Flight Test Engineer with 5–10 years of relevant experience to support on-aircraft flight test operations and data analysis. The role is assigned to one of the core Flight Test Engineering groups based on background in Aerodynamics, Avionics, Powerplant, or Mechanical Systems.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) and experience with MATLAB or Python, flight test planning/reports, and data processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
• 5 yrs in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience with Bachelors.
• Experience with flight test operations, data analysis, and flight test reporting.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating important engineering projects.
• Provides specialized technical assistance to team members.
• Uses advanced techniques and modified extension 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 meeting overall objectives.
• Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area.
• Actively works to improve daily processes and ensure all work meets customer requirements.
• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product.
• Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flight Test Experience

Flight test plans/reports

MATLAB

Python

Data processing/analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Flight Test Engineer - TS Iin 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 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs 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

Principle 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 required. to 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 product.

Other Requirements

1. Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
2. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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

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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