Aerospace Test Engineer

TSC•Washington, DC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking an Aerospace Test Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact high-priority Navy missions. The Aerospace Engineer is responsible for High-speed Wind Tunnel Testing and data analysis. Responsibilities include preparing, executing, and analyzing experimental aerodynamic test campaigns to validate the performance of advanced aerospace vehicles and missile systems. In this hands-on role, the engineer will collaborate with design teams to translate aerodynamic objectives into concrete test procedures and safely operate wind tunnel facility hardware. Responsibilities will include assembling and instrumenting complex sub-scale models with strain-gage balances, pressure scanners, and flow-visualization sensors, as well as developing automated data acquisition routines. Responsibilities include monitoring real-time data quality during active wind tunnel runs, the reduction and analysis of large experimental datasets, and documentation of aerodynamic coefficients to validate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
Strong proficiency with data acquisition and analysis tools such as LabView and MATLAB
Working knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools such as Star‑CCM, CBAero, Cart3D, and TAOS
Proficiency with CAD software, such as Siemens NX Design or SolidWorks
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in a relevant aerospace engineering discipline involving aerodynamic or aerothermal analysis
2 years of direct experience in an aerodynamic laboratory or testing facility (experience at the university level is considered relevant)

Responsibilities

High-speed Wind Tunnel Testing and data analysis
Preparing, executing, and analyzing experimental aerodynamic test campaigns to validate the performance of advanced aerospace vehicles and missile systems
Collaborating with design teams to translate aerodynamic objectives into concrete test procedures
Safely operate wind tunnel facility hardware
Assembling and instrumenting complex sub-scale models with strain-gage balances, pressure scanners, and flow-visualization sensors
Developing automated data acquisition routines
Monitoring real-time data quality during active wind tunnel runs
Reduction and analysis of large experimental datasets
Documentation of aerodynamic coefficients to validate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models