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Bright — Sandusky, Ohio
WindWright, a subsidiary of Stratolaunch, accelerates hypersonic development by improving the capacity and capabilities of ground test facilities using digital engineering environments. Our advanced modeling and simulation, synthesized with ground and flight test data, are integrated into authoritative digital models that advance ground test productivity, accuracy, and repeatability improvements across the full customer development campaign. WindWright’s digital engineering framework also enables efficient test planning, rapid test data review, and deeper analysis of the test results, leading to reduced customer costs and risks.
WindWright is supporting wind tunnel testing and facility development efforts with defense and commercial applications. WindWright seeks a Wind Tunnel Test Engineer to support aerodynamic, thermal, propulsion, optics, and integration testing for an existing high-speed wind tunnel. Candidates must have experience with aerodynamics testing.
Experience with aerospace vehicle development, propulsion development, wind tunnel testing, or wind tunnel facility design in the high-speed regime is highly desired. In this role, you will support all aspects of wind tunnel testing at WindWright.
Responsibilities
will include defining test
Collaborate with customers and teammates to define wind tunnel test campaigns Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment on test objectives and
Requirements
based on facility capabilities and customer inputs, developing test plans for customer tests and internal testing efforts, overseeing test article design and build efforts, specifying test instrumentation, executing tests, analyzing simulation and test data, and documenting results.
Develop detailed test plans, including objectives, methodologies, schedules, and resource
Work with vendors and suppliers to procure models and equipment that meet project specifications Prepare and review test procedures, ensuring they meet project and safety standards Set up and conduct wind tunnel tests according to the approved test plan and procedures Analyze test results to identify trends, anomalies, and key performance metrics Identify, document, and communicate design
, constraints, and risks Support the preparation of business proposals to the US Government and industry Travel, as needed, to support the company Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.
Required Qualifications
: Proficiency in wind tunnel testing techniques and data analysis Strong understanding of aerothermodynamic principles for high-speed flows Experience with data reduction software and tools Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication and teamwork abilities Ability to obtain a security clearance at the TS/SCI level
Preferred Qualifications
: Experience with high-speed aerothermal and/or propulsion testing Knowledge of, or experience with high-speed flight vehicles, engines, or ground test facilities Proficiency with instrumentation and data acquisition development Active TS/SCI security clearance Required Computer Skills: Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software tools MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Education/experience/certifications Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field 3-5 years of experience in wind tunnel testing or a related field #LI-Onsite
Benefits
and our location: Relocation eligible to local area – Sandusky, OH 9/80 schedule Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs ) Paid M