Onboard Software Validation and Verification Engineer

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Savannah, GA, is seeking an Onboard Software Validation and Verification Engineer to join the Flight Sciences team and the Software and Performance Products group.

You will help implement, verify, validate, and certify flight-critical onboard software for safe aircraft operation, including flight control systems software and applications for performance prediction and mission planning.

Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and validation.
• Proficiency in Python with OO design and classes.
• Experience automating tasks and processes.
• Knowledge of software testing processes and standards (DO-178C/ARP4754).
• Strong understanding of flight control fundamentals and aircraft performance methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and certify safety-critical onboard software for fly-by-wire systems.
• Develop software for performance prediction and mission planning.
• Refine software requirements and use model-based design techniques.
• Perform software testing via desktop simulations, SIL/HIL, and flight tests.
• Update simulation models and automation scripts for SIL/HIL environments.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Automation

Software testing

Flight control theory

Technical writing

Coding practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Onboard Software Validation and Verification Engineer at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Savannah, GA. The role supports the Flight Sciences team and the Software and Performance Products group, responsible for implementing, verifying, validating and certifying flight-critical onboard software for safe aircraft operation, including flight control systems software and applications for performance prediction and flight mission planning.

Background

Gulfstream is seeking an 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 will contribute to the full spectrum of activities, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams of development engineers, including laboratory and flight testing, engaged in the development of future Gulfstream aircraft and expanding current capabilities.

Candidates with additional applicable experience may be eligible for a higher-level position (Technical Specialist I, Technical Specialist II or Technical Specialist III)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tasks for the development and certification of safety-critical onboard software that implements control laws in the aircraft control system ("fly-by-wire").
• Perform tasks for the development and certification of aircraft performance prediction and mission planning software.
• Participate in the development and refinement of software requirements.
• Apply model-based design techniques to support software development.
• Perform software testing for verification and validation, through desktop simulation, laboratory tests with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and flight test activities.
• Update simulation models and automation scripts used in both software integration labs (SIL) and hardware integration labs (HIL).
• Perform validation and verification activities to demonstrate software compliance with DO-178C, DO-331 and ARP4754, as required by certification entities (FAA, EASA and international certification institutions).
• Enhance and expand software test framework and analysis tool suite.
• Actively collaborate with teams across Flight Sciences, Labs, Flight Test, and other teams to meet those objectives.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Experience programming with MATLAB and using Simulink to create models.
• Proficient with Python scripting with Object Oriented principles and class hierarchy.
• Experience with automating tasks and processes.
• Knowledge of software testing processes and standards.
• Solid understanding of flight control fundamental principles, closed loop systems, and controller performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of airplane flight characteristics, first-principles analyses, and airplane performance methods.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong coding skills and software development practices including using requirement management tools.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of Systems Engineering principles of Requirements Management, Validation, Verification, Change Management, Process Assurance and Functional Integration. (ARP4754A & DO-178 experience desired)
• Experience with Model-Based Engineering development processes, particularly using MathWorks Simulink or similar.
• Experience with aerospace system test development and result analysis, either in a simulation or integration test environment.
• Experience building automated CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery cycles.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related curriculum required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 18 months related engineering experience. Experience credit will be considered for related advance degrees limited to 2 years for Master’s and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to the job position.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Solve typical engineering problems within the assigned discipline.
• Provide technical assistance to engineering staff and contribute to the completion of project milestones.
• Be responsible for complex engineering assignments or a full project of lesser complexity.
• Follow established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments.
• Obtain appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy.
• Proficiently apply company/organizational policies and procedures.

Additional Functions:

• Actively work to improve daily processes and ensure all work meets customer requirements.
• Maintain a current and up-to-date knowledge of developments and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the assigned field of expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
• Apply knowledge to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, using a combination of judgment with defined practices and procedures.
• Failure to achieve results, or erroneous decisions or recommendations, may cause delays in program schedules and/or allocation of additional resources.
• Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
• Contacts are primarily within the organization, with occasional customer contacts on routine issues.
• Works under general supervision for routine tasks of minor complexity.
• With supervision/mentorship, can coordinate the activities for lower level engineering staff.
• This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

• Requisition Number: 234546
• Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: First
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Posting End Date: 08/28/2026
• 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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