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The team is also responsible for the preparation and revision of operational performance manuals, including Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM), Operations Manuals (OM), and performance databases used by onboard and operational software tools.\nIn this role, you will serve as a senior technical contributor for performance analyses covering takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing, and mission performance. You will lead or support flight test data reduction, correlation, and expansion activities; develop certification strategies and compliance documentation; and work directly with regulatory authorities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Flight Test, Certification, Avionics, and Customer Support, while providing technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers.\nCandidates with additional experience and/or qualifications may be considered for positions above the TS2 level.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and perform complex aircraft performance analyses and predictions for all phases of flight, including takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing, and whole mission performance.\nApply first-principles engineering methods and computer-based tools to evaluate airplane performance characteristics for new aircraft development, derivatives of current models, and the in-service fleet.\nAnalyze, interpret, correlate, and expand flight test data to support development and validation of comprehensive aircraft performance databases.\nPrepare, review, and maintain performance data for Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM), Operations Manuals (OM), and other operational documentation.\nDevelop and review performance databases used by avionics and operational software for onboard and ground-based performance calculations.\nDevelop certification plans, compliance checklists, analyses, and compliance reports in support of FAA, EASA, and other international regulatory authorities.\nReview flight test plans and test results for certification projects, and coordinate technical matters with aviation authorities regarding compliance with aircraft performance regulations.\nDevelop and review applicant positions for Issue Papers, Certification Review Items (CRIs), and other certification findings or technical issues.\nProvide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less-experienced engineers, and support consistent application of engineering methods and best practices.\nLead or support performance-related investigations and resolution of fleet sustaining issues affecting aircraft in service.\nRespond to internal and external customers regarding published performance data, operational assumptions, certification requirements, and engineering methods.\nLead or contribute to the development, maintenance, and improvement of aircraft performance analysis tools, including modernization of legacy programs and creation of new methods and software capabilities.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.\nDemonstrated experience in aircraft performance, flight sciences, aerodynamics, propulsion, or a closely related discipline, including work on complex aircraft development or certification programs.\nThorough understanding of fixed-wing aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, airplane performance, and flight characteristics.\nSolid understanding of aircraft stability and control, weight and balance, and flight control system effects as they relate to airplane performance.\nDemonstrated ability to apply first-principles engineering methods, exercise sound technical judgment, and independently resolve complex technical problems.\nExperience supporting transport-category airplane certification projects under 14 CFR Part 25 or equivalent requirements.\nAbility to develop and review certification plans, compliance documentation, and technical positions, and to communicate effectively with certification specialists and regulatory authorities.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, technical leadership, and written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to lead technical work across cross-functional teams and mentor less-experienced engineers.\nPreferred Qualifications\nCurrent FAA Flight Analyst Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Authorized Representative (AR) authorization, or qualifications and experience supporting candidacy for DER/AR authorization.\nAdvanced experience with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB and/or Fortran.\nExperience developing, maintaining, or modernizing aircraft performance software and legacy analysis programs.\nProficiency working in UNIX/Linux environments.\nExperience with flight test planning, data reduction, correlation, and expansion for aircraft performance certification.\nExperience preparing AFM performance data, operations manual content, and avionics or operational performance databases.\nExperience coordinating certification activities with the FAA, EASA, or other international aviation authorities.\nAbility to work effectively and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced, cross-functional product development and fleet support environment.\nEducation and Experience Requirements\nBachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical 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Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job. 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\nJob Description\nPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions: Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .\n Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .\n Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .\n Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule .\n Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .\n Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .\nAdditional Functions: 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 .\nPerform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements: Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred. \n The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline. \nThis job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.\nAdditional Information\nRequisition Number: 236912\nCategory: Engineering\nPercentage of Travel: Up to 25%\nShift: First\nEmployment Type: Full-time\nPosting End Date: 11/06/2026\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans\nGulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.\nLegal Information | Site Utilities | Contacts | Sitemap\nCopyright © 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. 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