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Hermeus

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$138K - $187K/yr

As a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Hermeus, you will help plan, coordinate, and execute ground and flight test campaigns for advanced high-speed aircraft systems. This role sits at the center of ...

Hermeus

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

As a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Hermeus, you will help plan, coordinate, and execute ground and flight test campaigns for advanced high-speed aircraft systems. This role sits at the center of ...

Hermeus

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$138K - $187K/yr

As a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Hermeus, you will help plan, coordinate, and execute ground and flight test campaigns for advanced high-speed aircraft systems. This role sits at the center of ...

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What is the difference between Contract Flight Test Engineer vs Contract Aerospace Test Engineer?

AspectContract Flight Test EngineerContract Aerospace Test Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering, FAA certifications often preferredBachelor's in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentOn aircraft, test ranges, and flight test facilitiesLaboratories, ground testing facilities, and flight environments
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily aerospace and defense companies conducting flight testsAirlines, aerospace manufacturers, and defense contractors involved in testing

While both roles involve testing aerospace systems, Contract Flight Test Engineers focus on in-flight testing of aircraft, whereas Contract Aerospace Test Engineers may work on ground-based or integrated system testing. The roles often overlap in credentials and industry, but their primary work environments differ.

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Flight Test Engineer - TS I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Savannah, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 hours ago

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Flight Test Engineer - TS I in  GAC Savannah


Unique Skills:

We are seeking a motivated Flight Test Engineer with 5-10 years of relevant experience to support on-aircraft flight test operations and data analysis. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a passion for aviation, and the ability to perform effectively in a hands-on 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, flying and handling qualities, fly-by-wire flight controls, field performance, flutter, loads, or aerodynamics
  • Avionics
  • Electrical systems
  • Powerplant engineering
  • Mechanical systems

Required attributes:

  • Flight Test Experience
  • Experience writing flight test plans and/or flight test reports
  • Experience with MATLAB or Python
  • Experience with data processing and analysis

Highly 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 required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job. Position Purpose: Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:
  1. Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .
  2. Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .
  3. Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .
  4. Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .
  5. Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
  6. Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .
Additional Functions:
  1. Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
  2. 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 .
Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements:
  1. Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
  2. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234237

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/04/2026 

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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Copyright © 2020 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company ( . 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

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Aviation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Savannah, GA, US

Year founded

1958

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