Flight Test Engineer Technical Specialist I

Flight Test Engineer Technical Specialist I in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills

This position requires a self-motivated engineer to fulfill responsibilities including analysis of flight test data, conducting on-aircraft flight testing, and strong technical writing competence. The ideal candidate will possess a solid technical foundation in an engineering discipline, coupled with a keen sense of curiosity and adept problem-solving skills. Initiative, assertiveness, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are some of the key attributes of a successful candidate.

The applicant must be demonstrably proficient in-flight testing in one or more of the following areas:

• Aircraft performance, handling qualities, flight control systems, flutter, aircraft loads, or aerodynamics
• Avionics
• Electrical systems
• Powerplant
• Mechanical systems
  
  

Required Attribute (knockout Questions)

• Experience writing flight test plans and/or flight test reports
  
  

Highly Desired Attributes

• At least 3-years of Flight Test engineering experience
• Experience with:
• Aircraft performance, handling qualities, flight control systems, flutter, aircraft loads, or aerodynamics
  

Or

• Familiarity with a variety of aircraft avionics systems
  

Or

• Experience with aircraft gas turbine engines
  

Or

• Experience with aircraft mechanical systems (hydraulics, brakes, doors, etc.)
  

Or

• Experience with aircraft environmental systems
• Experience with MATLAB or Python
• Experience with data analysis
  

Desired Attributes

• Experience deriving instrumentation requirements for on-aircraft flight testing
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 regulations
• Candidate with Pilot experience
• Experience with Honeywell Epic for Gulfstream Symmetry or PlaneView
• Experience with IADS or any real-time data monitoring systems
  
  

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 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job. Position Purpose:Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .
• Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .
• Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .
• Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .
• Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
• Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .
  
  

Additional Functions:

• Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .
  
  

Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements:

• Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
• The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
  
  

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 219434

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 05/31/2024

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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

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