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Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact high-priority Navy missions.

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 systems. This handson role works closely with design and analysis teams to translate aerodynamic objectives into detailed test procedures and to ensure the safe and effective operation of wind tunnel facility hardware.

Key responsibilities include assembling and instrumenting complex subscale models using straingage balances, pressure scanners, and flowvisualization sensors, as well as developing automated routines for data acquisition. The engineer will monitor realtime data quality during wind tunnel operations, perform reduction and analysis of large experimental datasets, and document aerodynamic coefficients used to validate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in an aerodynamic laboratory or testing facility
  • Strong technical proficiency with data acquisition tools such as LabVIEW
  • Experience with 3D CAD modeling software
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $133,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Salary : $100,000 - $133,000

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