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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Aeronautical Engineer Senior (Wind Tunnel Operations) - Level 3

Palmdale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Senior to co-lead a wind tunnel operations team. The role involves overseeing aerodynamic testing, developing innovative 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

Data Acquisition SystemsInstrumentationComputer ProgrammingWind Tunnel OperationsCATIAFluid MechanicsAerodynamicsMicrosoft OfficeHands-on HardwareLeadership SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsTechnical Presentations

Required

Must be able to work a consistent schedule and willingness to work overtime as circumstances require

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance

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

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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