Senior Aerospace Test Engineer

Technology Service Corporation

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Washington, DC - Naval Research Laboratory Until 8/22/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 23, 2026 Last posted June 23, 2026
Job description

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Senior Aerospace Test Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact high-priority Navy missions.

The Senior Aerospace Test Engineer will lead advanced aerospace experimentation efforts. They will be responsible for the definition and oversight of ground and flight aerodynamics experimentation including subscale wind tunnel testing, high-enthalpy tunnel testing, full-scale vehicle wind tunnel testing, and captive-carry sounding rocket experimentation. Further, the engineer will aid in defining objectives, mission requirements, vehicle configurations, instrumentation, and data acquisition requirements for ground and flight testing. The successful candidate will aid in defining objectives, mission requirements, vehicle configurations, instrumentation, and data acquisition requirements for full-scale flight demonstrations. Direct experience in supersonic and hypersonic flight and ground experimentation is required.

Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant aerospace experimentation
  • Direct experience in supersonic and hypersonic flight and ground experimentation
  • Direct experience with relevant test facilities such as wind tunnels
  • Direct experience with complex aerospace test campaigns including test definition, setup, and execution.
  • Comprehensive expertise in aerospace test instrumentation and data acquisition
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $153,000 – $218,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. 

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About this role

Summary

Lead aerospace experiments, define test objectives, manage test campaigns, and analyze data.

Job title

Senior Aerospace Test Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Washington, DC - Naval Research Laboratory; remote work not specified.

Salary

$153k–$218k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

aerospace experimentationtest instrumentationdata acquisitionground testingflight testing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

aerospaceground experimentationflight testinghypersonicsupersonic
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site