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University of Washington

Staff Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

Interact with wind tunnel customers to determine test needs, specifications, and scope of data collection. * Train and monitor student crew to handle, install, and adjust wind tunnel models.

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Staff Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Interact with wind tunnel customers to determine test needs, specifications, and scope of data collection. * Train and monitor student crew to handle, install, and adjust wind tunnel models.

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Aerospace Engineer III/IV

Boston, MA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Aero space Engineer III-IV Specter Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer III-IV to support the ... Lead wind tunnel test preparation and execution * Coordinate with design team to provide feedback ...

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$125 - $150/hr

Aero space Engineer III-IV Specter Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer III-IV to support the ... Lead wind tunnel test preparation and execution * Coordinate with design team to provide feedback ...

Protingent

Senior Aerospace Test Engineer

Crystal City, VA · On-site

$153K - $200K/yr

Senior Aerospace Test Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct ... Direct experience with relevant test facilities such as wind tunnels * Direct experience with ...

Specter Aerospace

Aerospace Engineer III/IV

Boston, MA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Aero space Engineer III-IV Specter Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer III-IV to support the ... Lead wind tunnel test preparation and execution * Coordinate with design team to provide feedback ...

Specter Aerospace

Aerospace Engineer III/IV

Boston, MA · On-site

Lead wind tunnel test preparation and execution * Coordinate with design team to provide feedback ... Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline ...

Technology Service Corporation (TSC)

$100K - $133K/yr

The Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer supports the preparation, execution, and analysis of highspeed aerodynamic test campaigns used to validate the performance of advanced aerospace vehicles and missile ...

Penske Racing South

R & D Fabricator

Mooresville, NC · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Organize, load, and transport toolboxes, test components, and equipment required for wind tunnel sessions. * Collaborate closely with aerodynamicists, engineers, and fabrication staff to support ...

PZI International

Aero-Optics Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

... wind tunnel test facilities and flight test vehicles. While direct experience with aero-optics ... Systems Engineering * Planning and/or Performing Laboratory Tests * Optical Design (Zemax)

PZI International

Aero-Optics Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

... wind tunnel test facilities and flight test vehicles. While direct experience with aero-optics ... Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical area5 years minimum ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance wind tunnel test engineer in the United States is $44.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $52.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Wind Tunnel Test Engineer vs Wind Tunnel Test Technician?

AspectFreelance Wind Tunnel Test EngineerWind Tunnel Test Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, specialized training in aerodynamicsTechnical diploma or associate degree, hands-on training
Work EnvironmentIndependent projects, consulting settings, client sitesLaboratory or testing facility, supervised environment
ResponsibilitiesDesign testing protocols, analyze data, interpret resultsOperate testing equipment, prepare models, assist engineers

Freelance Wind Tunnel Test Engineers typically hold engineering degrees and work independently on testing projects, focusing on analysis and design. Wind Tunnel Test Technicians usually have technical training and support engineers by operating equipment and preparing tests. Both roles are essential in aerodynamics testing but differ in responsibilities and work settings.

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Staff Engineer

University of Washington

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description
The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics has an outstanding opportunity for a research scientist/engineer 1 to join their team
About this Opportunity
Reporting to the Lead Test Engineer at the University of Washington Aeronautical Laboratory (UWAL), the research scientist/engineer 1 application assistance and services to wind tunnel customers. The Staff Engineer implements and supports scientific instrumentation and data acquisition for wind tunnel testing. A person in this position works alongside other wind tunnel staff to apply engineering best practices to maintain and develop the facility, and solve technical problems inherent in wind tunnel testing.
Key Responsibilities
Test operations: (50%)
  • In collaboration with other tunnel staff and the student wind tunnel crew, support the operations of the wind tunnel for internal and external client tests
  • Support the preparation tasks for client wind tunnel tests, including but not limited to the preparation of instrumentation, mechanical design, or test plan development.
  • Process and reduce experimental data sets for clients, including data quality control.
  • Provide professional customer service through effective and courteous interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.
  • Produce written reports for wind tunnel clients in a timely manner, as needed.
  • Interact with wind tunnel customers to determine test needs, specifications, and scope of data collection.
  • Train and monitor student crew to handle, install, and adjust wind tunnel models.
  • Monitor data quality and accuracy during testing and in post-processing, including the implementation of standard data correction methods, model setup, maintenance, and scale effects that influence data accuracy.
  • Regularly operate or use the following:
    • Electronics benchtop test equipment
    • Test support fixtures (stands) or electro-mechanical test fixtures.
    • Compressed gases.
    • Hand tools and machine-shop equipment (e.g., mills, lathes, drill press, precision measuring tools)
    • Calibrations related to Wind Tunnel balances, controls, and instrumentation
    • Hoist and rigging equipment

Instrumentation and facility augmentation: (50%)
  • Develop, maintain, and improve wind tunnel acquisition systems including hardware DAQ and software in MATLAB, Python, C++, and/or Visual Basic.
  • Schedule, perform (as appropriate), and calculate metrics for sensor calibrations for test instrumentation.
  • Assist with regular tunnel flow quality assessments to ensure tunnel consistency with historical data.
  • Assist with the long-term maintenance, characterization, and operation of key tunnel hardware, including power/fans and force balances.
  • Write and maintain documentation on test instrumentation/procedures, tunnel flow quality metrics, testing safety.
  • Plan integration and sunset of sensor packages and write documentation supporting transitions of methodology.
  • Coordinate with department IT personnel to implement, troubleshoot, and maintain local computer networks, Windows domains, Active Directory, group policies, various file servers, and backup appliances.
  • Utilize oscilloscopes, multimeters, data acquisition equipment, frequency counters, signal generators, and similar test equipment.
  • Document service and design specifications using CAD, wiring schematics, circuits, diagrams, illustrations and written instructions.
  • Secure and follow standards and procedures to ensure safety and security (CUI/ITAR) in all aspects of the operation of UWAL

Professional Growth
Professional development is very important to the culture of UWAL, and it is essential that employees demonstrate accountability for their own professional growth and competency by seeking opportunities and activities that improve skills to support the department.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or other applicable field and one year of experience with aerodynamics and/or wind tunnel type testing.
  • Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Additional Qualifications
  • Familiarity with wind tunnel testing techniques (force balance measurements, surface pressure measurements, flow visualization, ground plane testing, wake surveys, etc).
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following: MATLAB, Python, C++, VisualBasic.
  • Proficiency with Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or another equivalent CAD software. Familiarity with drafting, tolerances, and machining or fabricating components
  • Must be a United States Citizen, due to frequent access to technology covered by Federal export control and ITAR regulations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work alone and as part of an engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, electrical and electronics principles and the ability to apply those principles using oscilloscopes, multimeters, data acquisition equipment, frequency counters, signal generators, and similar test equipment.
  • Proficiency with LabVIEW & National Instruments products, includes implementing, developing & testing code.
  • Experience with acquiring analog or digital sensor signals
  • Experience integrating hardware, electronics, and software into a cohesive system that either takes command input or measures system outputs, or both.
  • Proficiency with electronics, circuit design, and soldering.
  • Understanding and implementation of export controls and ITAR.
  • Experience utilizing NASA, NAS, MIL, ASME, or other relevant aerospace standardized methodologies in design of components or process planning.
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, software development.
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, science experimentation products such as lasers, optics, pressure gauges, flow control devices, actuators, servo motors, transducers, and accelerometers.
  • Experience working with students.

Working Conditions
  • Ability to operate control devices, use both hands for grasping and carrying, lift up to 35 pounds, walk on uneven surfaces, and climb ladders.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, gas masks, gloves).
  • Ability to work in environments with odors from safe levels of industrial chemicals (e.g., acetone, kerosene, petroleum distillates, epoxies).
  • Availability to work days, evenings, and occasional weekends, including potential two-shift schedules.

U.S. Export Compliance Requirements
  • It is expected that the research scientist/engineer 1 will need access to technology and/or source code subject to U.S. export control laws, including technical data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Any release of ITAR-controlled technical data must be done pursuant to requirements under the ITAR.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$56,448.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$93,180.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
UAW Research
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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