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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Aeronautical Engineer Senior (Wind Tunnel Operations) - Level 3

Possible

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $170K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Senior to co-lead a wind tunnel operations team. The role involves overseeing aerodynamic testing, developing testing approaches, and ensuring efficient operations to meet customer requirements.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing innovative affordable and low-risk testing approaches to meet customer test objectives

Integrating and calibrating instrumentation, actuation devices, and electronics utilized for data acquisition

Designing complex and affordable rapid-prototype wind tunnel models and support hardware utilizing existing digital twin CATIA model

Overseeing fabrication and assembling support system components and model parts

Operating wind tunnel and executing test plans in accordance with customer requirements

Preparing, analyzing and delivering data to customers

Modifying and enhancing custom software

Continuously improve the existing data acquisition systems, motion control systems, pressure measurement systems, and data reduction and presentation procedures

Understand work scope and priorities to drive operational decisions

Delegate work and ensure tasks are executed efficiently to meet customer requirements and milestones

Set clear expectations and find creative solutions to facilitate team productivity

Provide regular feedback, coaching, and professional development support to team members

Qualification

Wind Tunnel Operations3-D Solid Modeling CADData Acquisition SystemsTechnical Team LeadershipInstrumentationComputer ProgrammingFluid MechanicsProject EngineeringMicrosoft OfficeEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Direct experience working in the wind tunnel technical testing environment or hands-on work in an aerodynamics laboratory environment

Experience in design with 3-D Solid Modeling CAD systems

Technical team leadership experience

Effective customer engagement

Project engineering experience, including schedule and budget analysis

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred; or equivalent experience/combined education considered

Strong organizational, communication, team collaboration, and leadership skills

Experience in instrumentation, computers, electronics, and computer programming

Knowledge of Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), primarily focused on the acquisition of strain gages, pressure transducers, and temperature probes

Knowledge of various software codes (Excel Visual Basic, LabWindows/CVI, LABVIEW, C, C++, Fortran) to maintain and develop new capabilities

Experience with hands-on hardware and wiring in a lab environment

Ability to develop and effectively communicate clear technical presentations for customers and suppliers

Microsoft Office Skills - Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Basic knowledge of Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

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