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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for airplane engineer in Georgia is $49.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.37 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges an airplane engineer faces when working on new aircraft designs?

Airplane Engineers often face the challenge of balancing innovative design with strict safety and regulatory standards. They must collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams—including aerodynamicists, materials specialists, and regulatory bodies—to ensure that every component meets performance, efficiency, and compliance requirements. Managing tight project timelines while troubleshooting unforeseen technical issues is common, and effective communication is crucial to coordinate changes and maintain project momentum. Staying up-to-date with advances in aviation technology also plays a key role in overcoming these challenges and delivering successful aircraft designs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an airplane engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Airplane Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering principles, physics, and mathematics, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree and sometimes a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, and industry standards such as FAA regulations is crucial in this role. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills. These competencies ensure the safe, innovative, and efficient design, maintenance, and improvement of aircraft systems.

What is the difference between Airplane Engineer vs Aircraft Maintenance Technician?

AspectAirplane EngineerAircraft Maintenance Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like EASA Part-66 or FAA A&PFAA A&P certification or equivalent
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of aircraft systemsInspection, repair, and maintenance of aircraft
Employer & IndustryAircraft manufacturers, airlines, defense contractorsAirlines, maintenance facilities, repair stations

While both roles involve aircraft, Airplane Engineers focus on designing and developing aircraft systems, whereas Aircraft Maintenance Technicians perform inspections and repairs to ensure safety and compliance. Both require relevant certifications and work closely within the aviation industry, but their daily tasks and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Onboard Software Validation and Verification Engineer

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Savannah, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Onboard Software Validation and Verification Engineer in  GAC Savannah


Unique Skills:

Background

Gulfstream is seeking an engineer to join our Flight Sciences team and help lead the charge in creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience.

Within Flight Sciences, the Software and Performance Products team is responsible for implementing, verifying, validating and certifying flight-critical onboard software, ensuring the necessary levels of reliability for safe aircraft operation. The scope encompasses both flight control systems software (that implement “fly-by-wire” control laws) and applications for aircraft performance prediction and flight mission planning, for use by the customers in operation.

In this role, you will contribute to the full spectrum of those activities, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams of development engineers, including laboratory and flight testing, engaged in the development of future Gulfstream aircraft and expanding current capabilities.

Candidates with additional applicable experience may be eligible for a higher-level position (Technical Specialist I, Technical Specialist II or Technical Specialist III)

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform tasks for the development and certification of safety-critical onboard software that implements control laws in the aircraft control system (“fly-by-wire”).
  • Perform tasks for the development and certification of aircraft performance prediction and mission planning software.
  • Participate in the development and refinement of software requirements.
  • Apply model-based design techniques to support software development.
  • Perform software testing for verification and validation, through desktop simulation, laboratory tests with “hardware in the loop” and flight test activities.
  • Update simulation models and automation scripts used in both software integration labs (SIL) and hardware integration labs (HIL).
  • Perform validation and verification activities to demonstrate software compliance with DO-178C, DO-331 and ARP4754, as required by certification entities (FAA, EASA and international certification institutions). 
  • Enhance and expand software test framework and analysis tool suite.
  • Actively collaborate with teams across Flight Sciences, Labs, Flight Test, and other teams to meet those objectives.
Required Skills and Abilities
  • Experience programming with MATLAB and using Simulink to create models. 
  • Proficient with Python scripting with Object Oriented principles and Class hierarchy.
  • Experience with automating tasks and processes.
  • Knowledge of software testing processes and standards.
  • Solid understanding of flight control fundamental principles, closed loop systems, and controller performance tuning.
  • Solid understanding of airplane flight characteristics, first-principles analyses, and airplane performance methods.
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong coding skills and software development practices including using requirement management tools.

 

Preferred Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledgeable of Systems Engineering principles of Requirements Management, Validation, Verification, Change Management, Process Assurance and Functional Integration. (ARP4754A & DO-178 experience desired)
  • Experience with Model-Based Engineering development processes, particularly using MathWorks Simulink or similar.
  • Experience with aerospace system test development and result analysis, either in a simulation or integration test environment.
  • Experience building automated CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery cycles.
  • Unix/Linux experience.


 

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: 234546

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/28/2026 

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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