Hiring: Staff Engineer Company: University of Washington Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:57:47 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, C++, CAD, CATIA, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, Visual Basic About the job Required Skills: •The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics has an outstanding opportunity for a research scientist/engineer 1 to join their team •In collaboration with other tunnel staff and the student wind tunnel crew, support the operations of the wind tunnel for internal and external client tests •Actively facilitate and support preparation tasks for client wind tunnel tests, including but not limited to the preparation of instrumentation, mechanical design, or test plan development. •Process and reduce experimental data sets for clients, including data quality control. •Provide professional customer service through effective and courteous interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community. •Produce written reports for wind tunnel clients in a timely manner, as needed. •Interact with wind tunnel customers to determine test needs, specifications, and scope of data collection. •Train and monitor student crew to handle, install, and adjust wind tunnel models. Qualifications: •To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. •Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or other applicable field and one year of experience with aerodynamics and/or wind tunnel type testing. •Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager. •Operational familiarity with wind tunnel testing techniques. •Proficiency in at least one of the following: MATLAB, Python, C++, VisualBasic. •Proficiency with Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or another equivalent CAD software. Familiarity with drafting, tolerances, and machining or fabricating components •Must be a United States Citizen, due to frequent access to technology covered by Federal export control and ITAR regulations. •Strong interpersonal and communication skills. •Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. •Demonstrated ability to work alone and as part of an engineering team. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!