Flight Test Specialist I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah seeks a Flight Test Specialist I with 5–10 years of flight test experience to support on-aircraft operations and data analysis.

You will work with Aerodynamics, Avionics, and Powerplant groups to plan tests, develop instrumentation, and analyze results for certification and performance of Gulfstream aircraft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical related curriculum or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of Flight Test engineering experience or broad engineering experience in multiple disciplines.
• Experience writing flight test plans and/or flight test reports.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python and data processing/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform core roles with oversight according to test complexity.
• Support testing across stability, flight characteristics, performance, and systems.
• Define instrumentation requirements and coordinate with instrumentation engineering.
• Develop flight test reports to demonstrate compliance with requirements.
• Prepare TRR materials and present for approvals.
• Conduct post-flight data processing and test mission debriefs.

Skills

Flight Test Experience

Test Plans

Data Analysis

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Flight Test Specialist Iin GAC Savannah

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
• Electrical systems
• 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 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 in technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 years Flight Test engineering experience or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job. Flight Test Engineer Certification may offset one year of experience requirement.Position Purpose:Assists with the planning, coordination, test execution, and liaison to engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Perform core roles and responsibilities with some oversight and direction applicable to the complexity of the testing .
• Support testing to including stability & control, flying qualities/characteristics, stall demonstration, performance, powerplant, mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, avionics, cooling/ventilation, icing, and cold/hot weather .
• Work with engineering and test pilots to define test points that are conducted on test aircraft .
• Definition of Instrumentation requirements and communication with instrumentation engineering group to support installation on aircraft to support test requirements .
• Definition of the aircraft configuration to support the on aircraft test .
• Tracks test points and updates pass/fail/repeat status .
• Supports on aircraft ground/flight testing as required.
• Provides the judgment on acceptable test data during or post flight .
• Processing of data following a test flight to document test results .
• Development of flight test reports to show compliance with test requirements .
• Detailed test planning including mission plan, creating flight cards, configuration verification, and compiling appropriate restrictions and safety/hazard assessments .
• Prepare material and present for Test Readiness Review (TRR) to gain approval from stakeholders that system under test is ready to being ground/flight testing activities .
• Perform safety analysis and prepare material as required. for Safety Review Boards (SRB) to support test missions .
• Conducts flight test brief with flight ops and engineering .
• Provides the on airplane direction of test sequence and execution, relying on FT Analyst for acceptability of collected data with exceptions where this authority is delegated .
• Generates and transmits post flight test summary .
• Conducts debrief of test mission with test crew and engineering .

Additional Functions:

• 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 .
• Actively works to improve daily processes and ensure all work meets customer (internal/external) requirements .
• Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• 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: 235575

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/25/2026

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
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