Wind Tunnel Test Engineer

4 weeks ago


Hampton, Virginia, United States Genex Full time

Genex Systems is looking for a Wind Tunnel Test Engineer to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering (CMOE) contract at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA.

Responsibilities:

Plans, executes, and closes out discrete wind tunnel test programs for various customers. Leads teams of engineers and technicians to accomplish these test programs. Establishes test timeline, manages all test-related data and documentation, and evaluates final test data for quality and completeness. Duties also include identifying and implementing process improvements, determining required facility upgrades, and producing/delivering technical papers and presentations when warranted.

  • Performs a variety of routine engineering tasks designed to provide experience and familiarization with engineering methods, practices, and programs
  • Applies commonly used equations and techniques to solve assigned problems
  • Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks
  • May perform specific and limited engineering tasks of a broader assignment
  • Prepares computations, specifications, and reports of limited scope and complexity
  • Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria; makes minor adaptations and modifications as required
  • Independently performs a project assignment that involves some complex features and can be guided by codes, standards, procedures, and other precedents of discipline
  • Evaluates the results of an analysis using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors
  • Accomplishes complete tasks of limited scope and solves problems which require investigation of a limited number of variables

Here's what you'll need:

U.S. Citizenship Required. BS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics from an ABET accredited engineering school one (1) to two (2) years engineering experience, or MS degree from ABET college or university. Must have ability to lead team in preparing and conducting wind tunnel tests of scale models; to maintain good interpersonal relations with test team members (including test customer personnel) while meeting time, quality, and cost requirements; to recognize the importance of customer relations; to respond properly to changing customer needs; and to multi-process inputs with a coherent output during test periods. Prefer experience in fluid mechanics, instrumentation, data acquisition, analysis, and documentation.

Essential Functions:
Work Environment:
Office Environment (45%) Test Environment- May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals, and industrial facility environments (45%) Travel between various facilities/test operations is required (10%)

Physical Requirements:
Must have sufficient mobility to enter all areas of test facilities; crawl, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, ability to work at elevated levels on platforms and scaffolding, etc. (20%). Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Equipment and Machines:
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.) with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc. (50%), Safety and personal protective equipment (20%).

Attendance:
Regular attendance mandatory (100%), Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (

Other Essential Functions:
U.S. Citizenship required. A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others. Must be able to balance scope, schedule and budget to ensure project success. The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.



  • Hampton, Virginia, United States Sierra Lobo, Inc. Full time

    Overview:Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States Actalent Full time

    JOB DESCRIPTION Description: The inspectors will be supporting a % employee owned engineering, consulting and construction firm working on the HRBT expansion project. The Project: The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion is the largest highway construction project in Virginia's history. This transformative undertaking will widen the current...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States SAIC Full time

    SAIC is currently seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to join the team in Hampton, VA to support the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Falconer Program's Application Transformation (AppTX) team.The ideal candidate for this position should have:Experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of AWS networks and network components...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States Psionic Full time

    Digital and Analog Electronics Design Engineer III-IV Psionic, Inc. is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. We are focused on LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicles. We are building a culture of high performance that we think can change the world for the better. Headquartered in...

  • Systems Engineer

    1 week ago


    Hampton, Virginia, United States ASTRION, INC. Full time

    Overview: Systems Engineer Be the Difference Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville,...

  • Product Engineer

    1 week ago


    Hampton, Virginia, United States Insight Global Full time

    Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical procedures and drawings. Effectively writes work instructions, reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Presents information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or customers. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States USAJobs Full time

    DutiesFunctionsThe supervisory biomedical engineer is responsible for the professional and administrative management of a biomedical engineering and electronics section in a facility of 1 C complexity. This position has responsibility for supervising biomedical engineering technicians and electronics technicians. The range of supervisory responsibility...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States USAJobs Full time

    DutiesFunctionsThe supervisory biomedical engineer is responsible for the professional and administrative management of a biomedical engineering and electronics section in a facility of 1 C complexity. This position has responsibility for supervising biomedical engineering technicians and electronics technicians. The range of supervisory responsibility...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States Huntington Ingalls Industries Full time

    Requisition Number: 19392Required Travel: %Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptSecurity Clearance: Ability to ObtainLevel of Experience: CollegeThis opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States Mission Technologies, a division of HII Full time

    This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HIIs Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States Apex Systems Full time

    Apex Systems has an immediate need for a SME Level Principal Cisco Network Engineer in Hampton, VA at Langley AFB This will be an Estimated 6 Month Contract to Perm Hire Opportunity, Supporting one of our Largest DoD / Government Clients across the Nation. Please see below for Contract & Job DetailsFor Immediate Consideration Apply Here: Please send your...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States HII Full time

    Requisition Number: 19400Required Travel: %Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptSecurity Clearance: Ability to ObtainLevel of Experience: MidThis opportunity resides withFleet Sustainment , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet....


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States Huntington Ingalls Industries Full time

    Requisition Number: 17255 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Security Clearance: Top Secret Level of Experience: Senior This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States Howmet Aerospace Full time

    Maintenance TechnicianThis opening is with Howmet Aerospace – a world leader in investment casting of super-alloys, aluminum, and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States Howmet Aerospace Full time

    Maintenance TechnicianThis opening is with Howmet Aerospace – a world leader in investment casting of super-alloys, aluminum, and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States L3Harris Technologies Full time

    Description:Job Title: Specialist, Technical Support EngineeringJob Code: TSP2Job Location: Norfolk, VAJob Description: This candidate may perform moderately complex engineering analysis and design tasks. The candidate will document the results of analysis design tasks. The candidate will work a part of a project or task team. The candidate must have...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States L3Harris Technologies Full time

    Description:Job Title: Specialist, Technical Support EngineeringJob Code: TSP2Job Location: Norfolk, VAJob Description: This candidate may perform moderately complex engineering analysis and design tasks. The candidate will document the results of analysis design tasks. The candidate will work a part of a project or task team. The candidate must have...

  • IGT Welder

    1 week ago


    Hampton, Virginia, United States Howmet Aerospace Full time

    Job Title: IGT Welder at Howmet Aerospace Responsibilities: - Operate and maintain welding equipment - Produce NDT quality welds using .045" to .093" diameter weld wire - Review, maintain, and understand work instructions - Log and map welds - Use and maintain the proper weld wire per alloy - Perform necessary adjustments to the power source gauges -...

  • Laundry Worker

    2 days ago


    Hampton, Virginia, United States USAJobs Full time

    DutiesDuties include, but may not be limited to the following: Prepares and loads carts of clean linen for delivery to wards, clinics, and other areas; and loads carts according to established linen quotas. Handles telephone requests for additional linen and maintains records of all such requests. Performs all duties in accordance with station policies,...


  • Hampton, Virginia, United States USAJobs Full time

    DutiesLifecycle management of advanced imaging or radiological devices to include physical and network support. Completes both routine and complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these complex therapeutic and diagnostic devices and systems. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of...