Job Description
We have a new opportunity to be part of our Wind Tunnel Operations team in the role of Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer.
Working as part of the Wind Tunnel Operations group, you will undertake a range of projects and activities to provide technical support to our brand-new, state of the art wind tunnel.
Your primary role will be providing operational and first-line support to the wind tunnel and its associated systems, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for the smooth technical operation of the facility.
Along with the operation and maintenance of the facility you will also be responsible for:
1. Routine checks and calibration of Wind Tunnel model instrumentation, pre and post Wind Tunnel session and during model builds.
2. Assemble, operate and maintain bench test rigs for system checking both on and off model.
3. Assemble, operate, maintain and repair R&D test and calibration rigs and equipment.
4. Assemble, install, help diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems within the Wind Tunnel, on the model and R&D test rigs.
5. Record data and document experimental methods, configurations, and procedures.
6. Collate tunnel metrics to report on tunnel health and efficiency.
7. Assist with stock control and spares inventory record keeping.
8. Support to the PIV engineers and th...