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Stability & Control/Flight Dynamics Engineer II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Savannah, GA 31412, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Gulfstream is seeking a Flight Dynamics/Stability & Control Engineer II to join their Flight Sciences team in Savannah, requiring 18 months of related engineering experience.
  • The role involves developing airplane maneuverability requirements, participating in wind tunnel tests, and creating aerodynamic simulation models.
  • Candidates should have knowledge of aircraft stability, control law development, and flight test experience, with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • The position offers a collaborative environment with industry experts and provides opportunities for technical problem-solving and project completion.
  • Salary details are not specified, and the position is full-time with up to 25% travel required.

Stability & Control/Flight Dynamics Engineer II in  GAC Savannah


Unique Skills:

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

 

The Preferred candidate will have:

  • 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:Essential Functions:
  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.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 233857

Category: Engineering

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.

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