Aerodynamics & Propulsion Test Engineer — Onsite Palo Alto

Wing; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 228,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics & Propulsion Test Engineer to join our Aircraft Development team in Palo Alto, CA. This role leads wind tunnel and propulsion test campaigns, develops test infrastructure, and communicates results to a broad audience of stakeholders.

You will apply 8+ years of wind tunnel and propulsion testing experience for UAS/eVTOL platforms, hold a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, and utilize MATLAB/Python, LabVIEW, and NI hardware.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of wind tunnel and propulsion testing experience for UAS/eVTOL or distributed electric propulsion aircraft.
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with instrumentation software and data processing tools (MATLAB, Python).
• Strong experience with NI data acquisition hardware and sensor selection for aerodynamic and propulsion testing.
• LabVIEW proficiency; TCP/IP/CAN bus experience.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute aerodynamic testing, including wind tunnel and propulsion testing at onsite and external facilities.
• Select, build, and maintain DAQ systems and data pipelines.
• Design, build, and maintain custom test fixtures using CAD and rapid prototyping.
• Select, install, and calibrate sensors (force/torque, thermocouples, optical sensors, air data systems).
• Process raw test data to characterize propulsion systems across the full envelope, including edge conditions.
• Produce data products and test reports to support design reviews and simulations.
• Develop calibration procedures and maintain instrumentation traceability.

Skills

Strong communication

Wind tunnel testing

Propulsion testing

UAS/eVTOL knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

National Instruments hardware

LabVIEW

DAQ systems

CAN bus protocols

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Wing is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics & Propulsion Test Engineer to join our Aircraft Development team in Palo Alto, CA. This role leads wind tunnel and propulsion test campaigns, develops test infrastructure, and communicates results to a broad audience of stakeholders.

You will apply 8+ years of wind tunnel and propulsion testing experience for UAS/eVTOL platforms, hold a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, and utilize MATLAB/Python, LabVIEW, and NI hardware.