Gulfstream Aerospace

Stability & Control/Flight Dynamics Engineer II

Gulfstream Aerospace$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required
  • 18 months related Engineering experience
  • Experience credit for advanced degrees; 2 years for Master's and 4 years for PhD
  • Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 23, Part 25, or EASA CS 25 certification
  • Experience in flight test and control system analysis

Responsibilities

  • Develop requirements for airplane maneuverability and controllability
  • Plan and execute wind tunnel test campaigns
  • Create high-fidelity aerodynamic simulation models
  • Apply Handling Qualities criteria to design control systems
  • Support development of augmented airplane Control Laws
  • Analyze flight test data against predictions and generate reports
  • Collaborate on flight test event planning to validate aerodynamic models

Benefits

  • Opportunities for advancement to higher-level positions based on experience
  • Engagement in innovative aerospace projects
  • Collaboration with a skilled engineering team
  • Comprehensive professional development opportunities
  • Exposure to various aspects of airplane design and certification processes
Full Job Description
Stability & Control/Flight Dynamics Engineer II in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

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: 07/17/2026

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Legal Information | Site Utilities | Contacts | Sitemap
Copyright © 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company.

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

About Gulfstream Aerospace

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is an American aircraft company and a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,000 aircraft since 1958. Gulfstream's current range consists of the G280, G550, G500/G600, and G650/G650ER/G700/G800.
Learn more about Gulfstream Aerospace
Industry
Founded
1978

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Gulfstream Aerospace

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Stability & Control/Flight Dynamics Engineer II jobs: