Kirsten Wind Tunnel student crew member
Not currently accepting applications.
Job Description:
Organizational job title: Crew Member.
Alternative job titles: Student Engineer, Engineering Technician, Test Technician.
UW HR job title and job class code: Student Assistant, 0875.
Work with a team of other Crew Members to perform aerodynamic tests for customers. The position has elements of operations and engineering. Examples of operations include running the fans, data acquisition, installing the model in the test section, cleaning work areas, and following maintenance procedures. Examples of engineering are processing data sets, writing test reports, trouble-shooting VisualBASIC computer codes, using data presentation software, and running data reduction software. The job requires the ability to carry tasks through to completion with little supervision and the ability to maintain a courteous professional attitude in a customer oriented environment.
Default hours of operation are weekdays 7:30 AM until 5:30 PM. Sometimes customers contract with us for longer shifts that go into the evening. During Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters, crew members are scheduled for about 15 hours per week and work schedules are set around classes. During the Summer, we require crew members to work a normal 40-hour work week, although exceptions for a class or two are usually granted.
Applications are only accepted during announced hiring cycles. Check this page, email us, or watch for flyers posted in engineering buildings and email announcements to find out exactly when to apply.