Aeronautical Engineer (Wind Tunnel Operations) - Level 4
Location
Palmdale, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 09, 2026
**Description:**
You will be the Aeronautical Engineer (Wind Tunnel Operations) - Level 4 for the Low‑speed 2 Wind Tunnel (L2WT) Operations Team which is responsible for advancing aerodynamic testing capabilities.
**What You Will Be Doing**
As the Aeronautical Engineer (Wind Tunnel Operations) you will be responsible for leading a critical wind‑tunnel operations team, delivering high‑impact test results for multiple programs.
Your responsibilities will include:
+ Developing affordable, low‑risk testing approaches that meet customer objectives.
+ Integrating and calibrating instrumentation, actuation devices, and electronics for data acquisition.
+ Designing rapid‑prototype wind‑tunnel models and support hardware using existing digital‑twin CATIA models.
+ Overseeing fabrication and assembly of support‑system components and model parts.
+ Operating the wind tunnel and executing test plans in accordance with customer requirements.
**What’s In It For You**
You will be the Aeronautical Engineer (Wind Tunnel Operations) - Level 4 for the Low‑speed 2 Wind Tunnel (L2WT) Operations Team which is responsible for advancing aerodynamic testing capabilities.
**What You Will Be Doing**
As the Aeronautical Engineer (Wind Tunnel Operations) you will be responsible for leading a critical wind‑tunnel operations team, delivering high‑impact test results for multiple programs.
Your responsibilities will include:
+ Developing affordable, low‑risk testing approaches that meet customer objectives.
+ Integrating and calibrating instrumentation, actuation devices, and electronics for data acquisition.
+ Designing rapid‑prototype wind‑tunnel models and support hardware using existing digital‑twin CATIA models.
+ Overseeing fabrication and assembly of support‑system components and model parts.
+ Operating the wind tunnel and executing test plans in accordance with customer requirements.
**What’s In It For You**