Senior Aerospace Test Engineer

Technology Service Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 153,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity or incentive compensation

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Senior Aerospace Test Engineer in Washington, DC, to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. The position involves leading advanced aerospace experimentation and overseeing critical aerodynamics testing.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of aerospace experimentation experience, including expertise in supersonic and hypersonic testing. Utilizing wind tunnels and aerospace instrumentation, the engineer will define mission requirements and testing objectives.

Salary ranges from $153,000 to $218,000 annually, with additional performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant aerospace experimentation.
• Direct experience with supersonic and hypersonic flight and ground experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced aerospace experimentation efforts.
• Define and oversee ground and flight aerodynamics experimentation.
• Aid in defining objectives, mission requirements, and vehicle configurations.

Skills

Aerospace experimentation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Wind tunnels

Aerospace test instrumentation

Job description

Job Overview

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Senior Aerospace Test Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact high-priority Navy missions. The Senior Aerospace Test Engineer will lead advanced aerospace experimentation efforts, responsible for the definition and oversight of ground and flight aerodynamics experimentation, including subscale wind tunnel testing, high-enthalpy tunnel testing, full-scale vehicle wind tunnel testing, and captive-carry sounding rocket experimentation. The engineer will also aid in defining objectives, mission requirements, vehicle configurations, instrumentation, and data acquisition requirements for ground, flight testing, and full-scale flight demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced aerospace experimentation efforts.
• Define and oversee ground and flight aerodynamics experimentation, including subscale wind tunnel testing, high-enthalpy tunnel testing, full-scale vehicle wind tunnel testing, and captive-carry sounding rocket experimentation.
• Aid in defining objectives, mission requirements, vehicle configurations, instrumentation, and data acquisition requirements for ground, flight testing, and full-scale flight demonstrations.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant aerospace experimentation.
• Direct experience with supersonic and hypersonic flight and ground experimentation.
• Experience with relevant test facilities such as wind tunnels.
• Experience with complex aerospace test campaigns, including test definition, setup, and execution.
• Comprehensive expertise in aerospace test instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $153,000 – $218,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package. TSC offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package, including 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.