Aerospace Lab Engineer & Instructional Systems Lead

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,448 - 93,180; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington in Seattle seeks an Instructional Engineer to manage instructional labs, supervise machine shop and associated work, and support undergraduate experiments. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, safety training, and collaboration with faculty on curriculum development.

The role requires hands-on machining, data acquisition, programming basics, and the ability to mentor student teams while coordinating with the facilities manager on lab resources and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline with one year related experience.
• Hands-on machining, data acquisition, and electronics experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor students and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional lab administration and supervision of lab operations.
• Assist in wind tunnel support and 3x3 testing activities.
• Ensure safety compliance and training materials for lab users.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, setup, and maintenance of lab experiments.
• Provide onboarding and guidance to students and club leadership.

Skills

Machining basics

Data acquisition

Programming basics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mentoring

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

3D CAD modeling

CNC machining

Fabrication equipment

Job description

University of Washington in Seattle seeks an Instructional Engineer to manage instructional labs, supervise machine shop and associated work, and support undergraduate experiments. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, safety training, and collaboration with faculty on curriculum development.

The role requires hands-on machining, data acquisition, programming basics, and the ability to mentor student teams while coordinating with the facilities manager on lab resources and safety