Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer: Aerodynamics & Data

Technology Service Corp.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) seeks a Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer to support high-priority Navy missions at the Naval Research Laboratory. The role involves leading wind tunnel campaigns, instrumenting models, and developing automated data‑acquisition routines.

The position requires a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 2 years of aerodynamic lab experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the salary range.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and analyze high-speed aerodynamic test campaigns to validate performance of aerospace vehicles and missile systems.
• Translate aerodynamic objectives into detailed test procedures and ensure safe operation of wind tunnel hardware.
• Assemble and instrument complex sub-scale models using strain-gage balances, pressure scanners, and visualization sensors.
• Develop automated routines for data acquisition and monitor real-time data quality during wind tunnel operations.
• Perform data reduction and analysis to document aerodynamic coefficients for CFD validation.

Skills

LabVIEW

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD modeling software

Job description

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) seeks a Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer to support high-priority Navy missions at the Naval Research Laboratory. The role involves leading wind tunnel campaigns, instrumenting models, and developing automated data‑acquisition routines.

The position requires a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 2 years of aerodynamic lab experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the salary range.