or apply directly on Wing's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Wing's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wing's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wing
- high 30 stale, 0 reposted of 51 open
- Hiring momentum
- 64 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wing's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wing.
About this role
The Senior Aerodynamics and Propulsion Test Engineer at Wing will be responsible for planning and executing various aerodynamic tests, including wind tunnel and motor testing. The role involves developing test infrastructure, processing data to evaluate propulsion systems, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team to communicate results effectively.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Wing as an employer.
What you 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
- Bachelor's 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What you get
- Salary range of $228,000 — $242,000 USD
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options, as the role is based onsite in Palo Alto, CA
- Physical requirements include lifting and moving parts up to 30 pounds, which may be a consideration for some candidates
Summarised from Wing's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Wing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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