Flight Test Engineer II

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Position Title: Flight Test Engineer II

Date: Feb 4, 2026

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Flight Test Engineer II in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

We are seeking a highly motivated entry-level Flight Test Engineer, with more than 3 years of experience but less than 5 years of experience, to join our team supporting on-aircraft flight testing and data analysis. This role is wellsuited for engineers with strong problemsolving skills, a passion for aviation, and the ability to thrive in a handson test environment.

Candidates will be placed into one of our core Flight Test Engineering groups based on background and flight test engineering needs:

• Aerodynamics & Performance
• Avionics & Electrical Systems
• Powerplant & Mechanical Systems

We are looking for applicants with academic or project experience in one or more of the following areas:

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

Highly desired attributes:

• Experience writing flight test plans and/or flight test reports
• 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 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: 230793

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 02/20/2026

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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