Aeronautical Engineer Senior; Wind Tunnel Operations - Level 3 Security Clearance

Position: Aeronautical Engineer Senior (Wind Tunnel Operations) - Level 3 with Security Clearance
Job Number 712047

Description:

You will be co-leader for a critical wind tunnel operations team at the modern "Low-speed 2 Wind Tunnel" (L2WT) at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Skunk Works. This small team requires dedicated involvement in all aspects of aerodynamic testing including test preparation, test execution, and data presentation. What You Will Be Doing
As the Aeronautical Engineer Senior you will be responsible for leveraging technical and leadership skills to contribute to the abundant testing for numerous programs in the L2WT and occasionally support off-site wind tunnel test(s). Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 Additionally, the successful candidate will continuously improve the existing data acquisition systems, motion control systems, pressure measurement systems, and data reduction and presentation procedures. The successful candidate will strive to lead the team with an imperative mindset to exceed customer expectations and continuously develop enhanced capabilities. The co-leader will be proactive in driving day-to-day productivity, accountability, ownership, and performance excellence within our team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• 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 Further Information About This Opportunity Must be able to work a consistent schedule and willingness to work overtime as circumstances require. This position is in Palmdale, CA. Discover Palmdale. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred; or equivalent experience/combined education considered - Direct experience working in the wind tunnel technical testing environment or hands-on work in an aerodynamics laboratory environment - Experience in design with 3-D Solid Modeling CAD systems - Technical team leadership experience - Effective customer engagement - Project engineering experience, including schedule and budget analysis
Desired

Skills:

- 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, Lab Windows/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.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
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