Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec I

Flight Dynamics Engineer - Tech Spec I in GAC Savannah Gulfstream is seeking an experienced Flight Dynamics 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 (Technical Specialist II or III). What you'll be doing Planning, executing, and reducing data for wind tunnel test campaigns. Building and refining high-fidelity aerodynamic simulation models using wind tunnel, CFD, and other data sources. Supporting flight test campaigns, including pre-test planning, real-time telemetry monitoring, and post-flight data evaluation. Updating and validating aerodynamic simulation models using flight data and parameter/system identification techniques. Enhancing and expanding our simulation framework and analysis tools. Conducting a wide variety of static and time-history-based analyses. Conducting tests and evaluating data from laboratory simulation sessions. Partnering with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight Test, Flight Operations, and other organizations. Ensuring aircraft maneuverability, favorable handling qualities, and controllability both for normal operations and in the presence of failures. Supporting Functional Hazard Assessment analysis and testing and other related certification activities. Basic Requirements Experience with a 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 certification program. Experience tuning aerodynamic models using wind tunnel, CFD, and flight test data. Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills. Strong coding skills and software development practices. Effective project management and planning capabilities. Mentoring and teaching skills. The preferred candidate will have experience with Parameter/system identification techniques and analyses. Flight test operations and data analysis. Aircraft simulation environments. Handling Qualities Ratings (HQR) and Pilot-Induced Oscillation (PIO) assessments. Fly-by-wire control law development. Machine learning and large-scale data analysis. 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 years in a specific technical discipline or 10 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for Masters, 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr