Senior Aerodynamics and Propulsion Test Engineer

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe fast and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing but current delivery methods are inefficient costly and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wings fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand in minutes. We design build and operate our aircraft and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Googles parent company Alphabet and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If youre ready to do the greatest work of your life come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Senior Aerodynamics & Propulsion Test Engineer to join our Aircraft Development team. This role is based onsite in Palo Alto CA. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert owning the wind tunnel and propulsion test and analysis function including developing and maintaining test infrastructure developing new methodologies for propulsion subsystem characterization and verification and leading test campaigns. You bring superb technical research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right work done quickly and effectively diving deep producing analyses and communicating results to a broad audience of stakeholders.

What Youll Do:

• Plan and execute aerodynamic testing including wind tunnel testing propeller testing motor testing and aeroacoustic testing at both onsite and external facilities
• Select build and maintain data acquisition (DAQ) systems automated test scripts and data acquisition pipelines
• Design build and maintain custom test fixtures using CAD and rapid-prototyping methods
• Select install and calibrate sensors such as force/torque sensors thermocouples optical sensors and air data systems.
• Process raw test data to characterize and evaluate propulsion systems for thrust power efficiency acoustic dynamic response and thermal performance across the full operational envelope including edge-of-envelope and failure-mode conditions
• Produce data products and comprehensive test reports support design reviews and simulation development
• Develop calibration procedures and maintain traceability of all instrumentation systems.

What Youll Need:

• 8 years experience in wind tunnel and propulsion testing and instrumentation for electric or hybrid-electric Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft and/or distributed electric propulsion aircraft
• Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Proficiency with instrumentation software and data processing tools (e.g. MATLAB Python or equivalent).
• Strong experience with National Instruments data acquisition hardware and sensor selection for aerodynamic propulsion and motor testing
• Proficiency with Labview and experience with TCP/IP CAN bus protocols
• Experience partnering with a multidisciplinary engineering team including mechanical electrical GN&C and software disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to occasionally lift and move parts and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds for prototype assemblies and test fixtures.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move about inside the office and lab areas to build and assemble prototypes and access equipment.

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wings policy to comply with all applicable national state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a persons merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race creed color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin disability age genetic information veteran status marital status pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis protected by law.

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