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Aerospace Test Engineer
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Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Aerospace Test Engineer with our client located in Washington, DC.
Job Description:
- 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.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
Job Qualifications:
- Preferred 2 years of experience in a relevant aerospace engineering discipline involving aerodynamic or aerothermal analysis.
- Preferred 2 years of direct experience in an aerodynamic laboratory or testing facility (experience at the university level is considered relevant)
- 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.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Salary: $100K-$142K
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Required US Citizen and Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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