Wind Tunnel Test Engineer
Genex Systems
- Hampton, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs a variety of routine engineering tasks designed to provide experience and familiarization with engineering methods, practices, and programs
- Applies commonly used equations and techniques to solve assigned problems
- Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks
- May perform specific and limited engineering tasks of a broader assignment
- Prepares computations, specifications, and reports of limited scope and complexity
- Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria; makes minor adaptations and modifications as required
- Independently performs a project assignment that involves some complex features and can be guided by codes, standards, procedures, and other precedents of discipline
- Evaluates the results of an analysis using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors
- Accomplishes complete tasks of limited scope and solves problems which require investigation of a limited number of variables
Work Environment:
Office Environment (45%) Test Environment- May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals, and industrial facility environments (45%) Travel between various facilities/test operations is required (10%)Physical Requirements:
Must have sufficient mobility to enter all areas of test facilities; crawl, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, ability to work at elevated levels on platforms and scaffolding, etc. (20%). Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs.Equipment and Machines:
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.) with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc. (50%), Safety and personal protective equipment (20%).Attendance:
Regular attendance mandatory (100%), Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (<20%)Other Essential Functions:
U.S. Citizenship required. A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others. Must be able to balance scope, schedule and budget to ensure project success. The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.