Stability & Control/Flight Dynamics Engineer II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is looking for an experienced Flight Dynamics/Stability & Control Engineer in Savannah, GA, to enhance the aviation experience. You will collaborate with experts to develop Gulfstream's next-generation products.

This role involves requirements development for airplane maneuverability, participating in wind tunnel tests, and conducting flight test evaluations. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, along with 18 months of related experience. Join us to drive innovation in aviation!

Qualifications

• 18 months related engineering experience is required.
• Experience credit for advanced degrees applicable.
• Flight test experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements for airplane maneuverability and handling qualities.
• Plan and participate in wind tunnel test campaigns.
• Document results of laboratory simulation evaluations.

Skills

Understanding of aircraft stability and control derivatives

Handling Qualities Ratings (HQR)

Fly-by-wire control law development

Time-based simulation

Frequency domain analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Stability & Control/Flight Dynamics Engineer II in GAC Savannah

Gulfstream is seeking an experienced Flight Dynamics/Stability & Control 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.

What you will be doing

• Develop requirements to ensure that the airplane is maneuverable, has good handling qualities, and is controllable both for normal operations and in the presence of failures.
• Plan for, participate in, and reduce data from wind tunnel test campaigns.
• Create and document high fidelity aerodynamic simulation models.
• Apply Handling Qualities criteria to control system design.
• Support design and analysis for augmented airplane Control Law development.
• Conduct a wide variety of static and time history based analyses to ensure that design requirements are being met.
• Conduct, analyze, and document the results of laboratory simulation evaluations.
• Perform in-depth analysis of flight test data and compare with predictions, including data expansion across the entire flight envelope. Generate test reports to document findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Flight Test organization to plan and execute flight test events to collect data to validate aerodynamic models as well as vehicle performance and requirements.
• Conduct Functional Hazard Assessment analysis and testing.
• Execute System Design Assurance activities and internal system development according to the established system processes and tools for compliance with ARP4754A and support Certification activities.

Preferred qualifications

• An understanding of aircraft stability and control derivatives.
• Handling Qualities Ratings (HQR) and Pilot Induced‑Induced Oscillation (PIO) assessments.
• Fly‑by‑wire control law development.
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, Part 25 or EASA CS 25 certification.
• Flight test experience.
• Experience with one or more of the following skills: Time based simulation, frequency domain analysis, signal filtering, system identification, control system analysis.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or a related curriculum required or 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 field applicable to the job position.

Position Purpose

Performs engineering work related to the investigation and the solution of technical problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Solves typical engineering problems within assigned discipline.
2. Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes to completion of project milestones.
3. Responsible for a complex engineering assignment, or a full project of lesser complexity.
4. Follows established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments.
5. Obtains appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy.
6. Proficiently applies company/organization policies and procedures.

Additional Functions:

1. Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements.
2. Maintains a current and up‑to‑date knowledge of developments and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
2. Applies 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.
3. Failure to achieve results, or erroneous decisions or recommendations, may cause delays in program schedules and/or allocation of additional resources.
4. Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
5. Contacts are primarily within the organization, with occasional customer contacts on routine issues.
6. Works under general supervision for routine tasks of minor complexity.
7. 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.

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.