Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer

TSC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Co-sponsored health plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) seeks a Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer to support wind tunnel operations at the Naval Research Laboratory. The role directly contributes to high-priority Navy missions and safety-critical aerospace testing.

You will prepare test campaigns, assemble and instrument models, and develop automated data acquisition routines while monitoring data quality. A bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering with related lab experience and DoD clearance eligibility is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an aerodynamic laboratory or testing facility.
• Strong proficiency with data acquisition tools (e.g., LabVIEW).
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and analyze high-speed aerodynamic test campaigns to validate advanced aerospace vehicles and missile systems.
• Assemble and instrument complex sub-scale models using strain gage balances, pressure scanners, and flow-visualization sensors.
• Develop automated routines for data acquisition and monitor real-time data quality during wind tunnel operations.
• Perform data reduction, analysis of large experimental datasets, and document aerodynamic coefficients used to validate CFD models.

Skills

LabVIEW

Wind tunnel testing

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Position Overview

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact high‑priority Navy missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and analyze high‑speed aerodynamic test campaigns to validate advanced aerospace vehicles and missile systems.
• Assemble and instrument complex sub‑scale models using strain gage balances, pressure scanners, and flow‑visualization sensors.
• Develop automated routines for data acquisition and monitor real‑time data quality during wind tunnel operations.
• Perform data reduction, analysis of large experimental datasets, and document aerodynamic coefficients used to validate CFD models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an aerodynamic laboratory or testing facility.
• Strong technical proficiency with data acquisition tools (e.g., LabVIEW).
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance.

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $100,000 – $133,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation.

Benefits include ESOP participation, 401(k) plan, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, co-sponsored health plan, paid leave, and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.