Hypersonics Test Engineer — Onsite Research Lead

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Hypersonics Test Engineer to support research in hypersonics environments affecting national security. Lead design, roadmapping, development, and operation of the hypersonic shock tunnel for novel experiments.

The role involves developing operation techniques for hypersonic facilities, executing experiments with a diverse team, processing data, and ensuring facility safety and security. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to plan and execute large facility improvement projects.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance; US Citizenship required (clearance not required to start).
• Experience in supersonic/hypersonic aerodynamics facilities.
• Experience with experimental controls techniques using PLCs and/or LabVIEW.
• Experience with infrastructure systems including compressors and vacuum systems.
• Experience conducting data analysis using MATLAB or Python.
• Demonstrated excellence in process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel techniques for the operation of hypersonic facilities.
• Develop and execute experiments to support research plans with a diverse team.
• Generate and process data.
• Manage facility improvement project plans and execution.
• Take responsibility for facility safety and security.
• Contribute to manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and internal reports.
• Present work to team members and Sandia mission partners.

Skills

Hypersonic facilities experience

Project planning

DOE Q clearance eligible

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

PLCs

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Hypersonics Test Engineer to support research in hypersonics environments affecting national security. Lead design, roadmapping, development, and operation of the hypersonic shock tunnel for novel experiments.

The role involves developing operation techniques for hypersonic facilities, executing experiments with a diverse team, processing data, and ensuring facility safety and security. Onsite work is required.