Wind Tunnel Test Engineer

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The successful candidate will join the Facility Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA’s Langley Research Center (LaRC). This position reports directly to the Facility Operations Manager.

All work will be performed with a high standard of quality and professionalism.  All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

Description - External

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

Qualifications - External

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 (<20%)

Other Essential Functions:

U.S. Citizenship required.

Valid Real ID compliant identification – www.dhs.gov/real-id

A valid driver’s license is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required for this specific position.

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.

Must put forward 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.

The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.

Must be able to balance scope, schedule, and budget to ensure program success.

Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

       

Compensation Details:

$79,000 - $112,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

06/10/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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