Boeing

Aerodynamics Test Engineer

Boeing$98K — $133K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent
  • 1+ years in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 1+ years in laboratory or testing environment
  • 1+ years of experience with Matlab, Labview, and CAD tools

Responsibilities

  • Support wind tunnel and water tunnel operations for sub-scale flight vehicle models
  • Conduct laboratory operations including safety and maintenance
  • Plan and run experiments, acquire data, and write reports
  • Coordinate fabrication and procurement with machine shops and suppliers
  • Assist in proposal preparation and business development efforts

Benefits

  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off options
Full Job Description
Aerodynamics Test Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company Integrated Vehicle Systems teamis seeking an Aerodynamics Test Engineer, to join our Aerosciences laboratory team in Huntington Beach, CA.

The selected Aerodynamics and Test Engineerwill support wind tunnel and water tunnel operations at the NAART Lab, where a range of concepts from exploratory configurations to trouble-shooting current, in-service configurations are tested at the Lab.  The NAART Lab generates predictions of aerodynamic forces & moments, aerodynamic pressures, and on- and off-body flow visualization.  The selected candidate will assist in the acquisition and dissemination of the aerodynamic data using sub-scale models in the wind tunnel and water tunnel, and assist with the interpretation of these data. 

The selected candidate will participate in diagnosing and recommendation for solutions for test instrumentation hardware and software in the NAART Lab.  The selected candidate will regularly perform and support requirement-based engineering design cycles to design, fabricate and assemble mechanical and actuation systems for prototype bench, wind-tunnel and water tunnel demonstrations. Most of this work will be performed in the NAART laboratory and therefore requires experience working in laboratory environments. Experience in CAD, rapid prototyping and the ability to plan and run experiments, acquire data and write reports are essential for this position.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform and support operations in the wind tunnel and water tunnel (The NAART Lab in Huntington Beach, CA) testing of sub-scale models of flight vehicle configurations.

  • Laboratory operations including safety, maintenance, planning and running experiments, acquiring data and writing reports. 

  • Coordinating with machine shops, other test labs and suppliers for fabrication and procurement of parts.

  • Assist in supporting proposal preparation and new business development efforts.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • 1+ years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related role

  • 1+ years of experience working in a laboratory or similar testing environment

  • 1+ years of experience with Matlab, Labview and Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 2+ years of experience with smart materials, adaptive structures, aerodynamic testing, mechanical testing and/or material characterization is highly desirable, but not required

  • 2+ years experience in actuation, data acquisition and controls engineering

  • General knowledge of other closely related cross functional engineer disciplines, including, controls, software and electrical engineering.

  • Familiarity with data acquisition and control hardware including National Instruments, Microcontrollers and Raspberry Pi like devices.

  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and leaders

Travel:

Less than 10%

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range: $98,600 - $133, 400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a 7U.S. Person8 as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. 7U.S. Person8 includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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