Wind Tunnel Engineer - Level 5

Wind Tunnel Engineer – Level 5 (Aerodynamics Test Team)

Deliver high‑fidelity wind–tunnel testing and aerodynamic research for government, commercial, and laboratory facilities. Provide senior technical leadership in onsite aerodynamic laboratories while contributing to long‑range technical goals.

• Coordinate with internal Lockheed Martin customers to define test requirements, schedules, and technical approaches.
• Lead wind‑tunnel model design, fabrication, instrumentation, and installation using mechanical‑design expertise and CATIA.
• Oversee test execution, drive continuous improvement of test quality, hardware capability, and laboratory processes.
• Maintain and enhance custom LabVIEW‑based software, supporting data‑acquisition, motion‑control, and pressure‑measurement systems.
• Plan and track project performance, budgets, and schedules while ensuring rigorous safety compliance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• US Citizen – required for a government Secret security clearance.
• Proven experience in wind‑tunnel and aerodynamic‑lab environments, with strong mechanical‑design foundations.
• Hands‑on model development and proficiency with LabVIEW and CATIA.
• Experience working in high‑tech lab testing environments and managing test projects.
• Willingness to travel for off‑site testing for potentially multiple weeks per year.

• Knowledge of data‑acquisition systems for pressure transducers, strain gages, and temperature probes.
• Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW, Matlab, and 3‑D Solid Modeling CAD systems.
• Experience in instrumentation design and installation.
• Strong written and oral communication, including developing clear technical presentations for customers and suppliers.
• Microsoft Office proficiency – Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project.
• Ability to learn continuously and identify multiple avenues to reach team goals.

• Flexible scheduling options to support work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, retirement, etc.).

Active Secret clearance required. Position located at a facility that requires special access.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑oportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.