Test Engineer - Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel

Job Title: Test Engineer - Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel

Location: Arnold AFB
- Tullahoma, TN (On-site)

Shift

Schedule:

1st (0700 – 1500), 2nd (1500 – 2300), or 3rd (2300 – 0700) shift as needed.

• Collaborate with customers, test managers, and multidisciplinary test team to define test objectives, scope, and requirements for aerodynamic wind tunnel testing, including store separation, stability & control, inlet integration, control effectiveness, jet interaction, and heat transfer.
• Develop detailed test plans, test matrices, instrumentation requirements, data acquisition strategies, and safety protocols.
• Interpret pre-test simulations and analyses to select appropriate instrumentation (strain gage balances, pressure transducers, accelerometers, high‑speed imaging systems).
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of test setups, procedures, and results.
• Oversee installation and calibration of test articles and instrumentation within the wind tunnel.
• Monitor wind tunnel equipment during testing, ensuring data quality and safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during testing and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with wind tunnel operators, instrumentation technicians, and support personnel for efficient test execution; ensure compliance with technical go/no‑go and AEDC safety policies.
• Process and analyze large datasets using specialized software tools.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports documenting procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Present test findings to customers and stakeholders through briefings, presentations, and written reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of aerodynamic theory and emerging experimental techniques; contribute to new test methodologies and capabilities.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, participate in training programs, identify and mitigate potential hazards, and promote a safety culture within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline.
• Experience with aerodynamic performance and testing concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of detailed technical reports and stakeholder presentations.
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Direct test engineering experience in high‑speed closed‑loop aerodynamic wind tunnels.
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation.
• Proficiency with 3‑D CAD modeling, advanced MS Excel, and Python programming.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Must possess an active Secret clearance.

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer.