Stability & Control/Flight Dynamics Engineer II

Unique Skills

• An understanding of aircraft stability and control derivatives
• Handling Qualities Ratings (HQR) and Pilot 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.

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

Additional applicable experience may be considered for a higher-level position.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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

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

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.