Aero-Acoustic Wind Tunnel Operator

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace preferred) with a minimum of eight years of experience. Masters degree and/or PhD in Aerospace Engineering is a plus. Mechanical or related Engineering Bachelor degree may be considered with compatible work history. Specific experience with aerodynamics testing techniques, wind tunnel design, aerodynamics theory, and force & moment resolution is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Automotive background with a broad range of experience, including motorsports vehicle testing and rolling road systems is desired. Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and test data systems. Must speak and write English fluently. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the experience. The duties will include the following: Serve as the aerodynamics leader, engineer, and operator for the full-scale wind tunnel facility, which shall include

Autonomously lead and execute wind tunnel data quality assurance and process control monitoring and testing, real time data analysis, and other supporting activities

Troubleshoot and isolate problems with aerodynamics testing performance and/or data quality

Specify and procure additional equipment needed to support specialized aerodynamics testing

Understand, document, and refine work instructions and test procedures associated with testing

Identify and implement modifications to data systems, reduction algorithms and procedures for maximum efficiency and data quality

Identify opportunities for facility upgrades that will improve data quality and/or test efficiency, develop supporting proposals and associated business case, and implement upgrades

Prepare and maintain the wind tunnel WLTP applications for certification

Identify potential improvements in test procedures, test capabilities, manpower utilization, tunnel usage, and test scheduling with the goal of providing the best value services to the customer

Support the continuous improvement and technical communications (publications, presentations, etc.) Serve as a primary customer interface to facilitate successful customer testing at the facility

Work with customers to identify, understand, and coordinate test requirements and test plan. Define and execute activities needed to deliver the required customer data in accordance with quality expectations. Responsible for customer satisfaction with wind tunnel test data

Periodically, will be required to work long hours to meet critical deadlines for customer data. Other duties as required, which could include supporting other off-site wind tunnel projects. The job will be in a state-of-the-art, full scale, rolling road wind tunnel

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.