Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
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Savannah,
Georgia
21826
Engineering
Flight Dynamics Engineer - Preliminary Design (TSII) in Savannah, GA
Unique Skills Required:
Experience in augmented air vehicle control system design, simulation, and analysis using state of the art techniques in linear and non-linear modeling and analysis. Experience with aircraft concept development in a preliminary design environment. Experience in control surface and actuator sizing to meet maneuver requirements for normal operation and with control system failures. Experience in the development of airplane aerodynamic databases and flight characterisitcs predictions from wind tunnel data and CFD sources. Application of traditional handling qualities criteria to control system design. Experience with 14 CFR part 25 certification, especially of an airplane with a fly-by-wire control system. MATLAB & Simulink fluency highly desired.
Experience/Education Required:
- Bachelors degree in engineering, a related curriculum, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- See Other Requirements in Job Description.10 yrs in the specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors, or 8 yrs in the specific technical discipline with Masters, or 6 yrs in the specific technical discipline with PhD.
Position Purpose:
Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
1) Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
2) Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field
3) Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
4) Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule
5) Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results
6) Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative
Additional Functions:
1) 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
2) Performs other duties as assigned
Other Requirements:
1) Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred
2) The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline
Additional Information
Requisition Number 21826.1
Category Engineering
Percentage of Travel 1-25
Savannah, GA
Savannah, Georgia
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