Flight Test Engineer II job vacancy

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Flight Test Engineer II in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

The Applicant is expected to safely perform the on-ground and in-flight duties of a Flight Test Engineer (FTE) in support of 14 CFR Part 25 Airplane Certification and future product development. This position is within the Aerodynamics and Performance Flight Test subgroup. Typical responsibilities include reviewing system and regulatory requirements, authoring test plans to include test specifications, defining test success criteria, and analysis methods. Additionally, this position also involves executing desktop simulations, high fidelity laboratory testing, and on-airplane ground/in-flight tests to gather data and assess airplane flying and handling qualities. These data are required to improve safety, refine existing systems, inform future designs, or demonstrate compliance with internal Company requirements and Federal Regulations. Simulation and test results are to be captured in highly technical reports and often submitted to the FAA and other International Regulatory agencies. Some regional and international travel and short-term deployments to support airplane testing is expected. The Applicant is expected to function well with a blended team of engineers, management, and airplane support staff with varying experience levels and diverse backgrounds but also, complete scheduled tasks independently.

Strong data analysis skills with MATLAB or similar analysis tools required.
Strong technical document authoring and presentation skills required.
Aviation experience (pilot license, aircraft design & build, UAV ) desired.
An interested in aircraft performance, handling qualities, flight control systems, flutter, aircraft loads, or aerodynamics required.

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:

Solves typical engineering problems within assigned discipline .

Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes to completion of project milestones .

Responsible for a complex engineering assignment, or a full project of lesser complexity .

Follows established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments .

Obtains appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy .

Proficiently applies company/organization policies and procedures .

Additional Functions:

Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements .

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:

The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

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.

Failure to achieve results, or erroneous decisions or recommendations, may cause delays in program schedules and/or allocation of additional resources.

Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.

Contacts are primarily within the organization, with occasional customer contacts on routine issues.

Works under general supervision for routine tasks of minor complexity.

With supervision/mentorship, can coordinate the activities for lower level engineering staff.

Additional Information Requisition Number: 210976 Category: Engineering Percentage of Travel: Up to 25% Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Posting End Date: 03/31/2023

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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

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

Nearest Major Market: Savannah

Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Test Engineer, Compliance, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation, Engineering, Legal

ID: #49582383
State: Georgia Savannah / hinesville 31401 Savannah / hinesville USA
City: Savannah / hinesville
Salary: Depends on Experience
Job type: Permanent
Showed: 2023-03-29
Deadline: 2023-05-27
Category: Et cetera