Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Lead Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation

. Provide comprehensive technical oversight for the design, integration, operation, and maintenance of new and existing large-scale hypersonic ground test capabilities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $136,850 - $228,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive technical oversight and leadership in the design and operation of large-scale hypersonic ground test capabilities, ensuring compliance with safety and performance requirements. Proficient in conducting technical reviews, managing risks, and translating complex engineering data into actionable insights.

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Technical OversightAerospace EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical ReviewsActive SECRET Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringInstrumentation EngineeringControl Systems EngineeringTest and Evaluation FacilitiesData AnalyticsGenerative AI ToolsDigital Engineering ToolsHypersonic AerodynamicsWind Tunnel Operations

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsTactical Project ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustryDepartment of WarHypersonic PropulsionFacility Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive technical oversight for the design, integration, operation, and maintenance of new and existing large-scale hypersonic ground test capabilities
Provide technical leadership to ensure facilities and systems operate safely, reliably, and in alignment with performance requirements
Serve as primary technical advisor to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
Oversee the design-build prime contractor’s design and execution of a wind tunnel test capability
Provide technical feedback and strategic guidance to ensure designs align with government safety, reliability, and performance requirements
Identify, own, manage, and communicate technical risk, and develop mitigation plans with the Assistant Project Manager
Represent the government program office in Integrated Product Team meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings, technical design reviews, and milestone reviews
Conduct detailed technical reviews of contractor designs, drawings, specifications, FEA, CFD, and other analyses
Perform independent verification analyses and coordinate with external SMEs, FFRDCs, and UARCs
Lead and contribute to safety reviews and audits
Develop Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and facility requirement documentation
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, aerothermal, controls and instrumentation, systems engineering, program management, program controls, physical security, cybersecurity, and construction professionals
Translate complex project data into decision-ready insights and lead executive briefings
Review work products for adherence to administrative and sensitive data protection guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in the aerospace or defense industry
Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, and/or modernization of large-scale Test and Evaluation (T&E) facilities such as wind tunnels, arc jets, rocket stands, and turbine cells
Ability to conduct comprehensive technical reviews and assessments, resolve complex technical issues, and oversee project phases from initial design through closeout
Exceptional communication skills and ability to translate complex engineering data into decision-ready briefings
Tactical project management skills, including driving accountability, managing action plans, and maintaining project momentum
Experience integrating complex systems
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems engineering principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Active SECRET security clearance
U.S. citizenship
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (desired)
Experience in matrixed or collaborative technical oversight environments (SETA) (desired)
Direct experience with subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic wind tunnel operations, hypersonic aerodynamics, or hypersonic propulsion (desired)
Facility Engineering experience with high-temperature and high-pressure systems (desired)
Experience with instrumentation systems, data collection, and data analytics (desired)
Regular use of Generative AI tools for engineering analysis, code generation, or document review (desired)
Experience with modern digital engineering design and analysis tools and software (desired)
Familiarity with Department of War weapon acquisition programs and their T&E needs (desired)
Approximately 20% travel, or approximately ten non-consecutive weeks per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with a company match
Life insurance
Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
11 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Work environment that encourages excellence
Government security investigation and eligibility support for access to classified information, where applicable