Aerodynamics Engineer Jobs

Explore Aerodynamics Engineer jobs for experienced professionals who design, analyze, and improve how air moves around aircraft, spacecraft, vehicles, and other engineered systems. These specialists apply fluid dynamics, computational modeling, and test data to help teams meet performance, safety, efficiency, and certification goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles across aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, and advanced mobility.

What Aerodynamics Engineers Do

Aerodynamics Engineers develop and evaluate designs to reduce drag, manage lift and stability, control heat transfer, and improve overall system performance. Their work may include computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel testing, flight or track testing, technical analysis, and collaboration with design, structures, propulsion, and manufacturing teams. Responsibilities vary by employer, product, and career level.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, along with experience in fluid mechanics and engineering analysis. Useful capabilities may include CFD tools, programming or scripting, data interpretation, experimental methods, technical communication, and familiarity with design and simulation workflows. Senior roles may also call for project leadership, requirements ownership, and cross-functional decision-making.

Industries and Career Paths

Aerodynamics Engineers work on commercial and military aircraft, launch vehicles, satellites, racing and passenger vehicles, drones, and emerging transportation technologies. Career paths can lead to senior or principal engineering positions, technical specialist roles, team leadership, or broader vehicle and systems engineering work. Opportunities depend on an employer’s products, programs, and requirements.

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Search Ladders for vetted Aerodynamics Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare employers and industries, and find positions that align with your technical background and career goals.

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$114K - $171K *

Shape user experience by leading Human Factors evaluations and analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design meets military standards. Grow your career in a dynamic environment fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experience through innovative Human Factors Engineering. Collaborate on critical projects, ensuring compliance with military standards while driving desi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer cutting-edge marine propulsion solutions, leading design from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to enhance CFD workflows and integrate AI-augmented simulation, driving innovation a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and integration of mechanical and control systems for innovative electrochemical technologies, focusing on scalability and performance to enhance resource utilization and drive economi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$166K - $249K *

Drive technical excellence by developing processes, tools, and training for airworthiness and cybersecurity. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure compliance and enhance workforce capabilities, sup...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of mechanical integration activities, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex defense systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive projects from planning through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by designing and enhancing mechanical products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance and safety standards while utilizing advanced CAD software f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $147K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace engineering by developing innovative solutions for solid rocket motors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to enhance design and analysis processes, ens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic engineering team, where you'll design and analyze critical components for solid rocket motors, ensuring technical excellence and innovation in aerospace project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to project success as a Manufacturing Engineer, driving startup initiatives, coordinating plans, and resolving key issues. Collaborate with various departments to ensure streamlined communi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $200K *

Join a team that's pioneering the future of space avionics by designing and testing cutting-edge electronics subsystems. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation from concept to delivery in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of mechanical systems for innovative space applications, leading projects from design to deployment. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure integration and performance excellence in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $148K *

Lead engineering efforts to enhance in-flight experiences, overseeing design, development, and certification of complex systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success and compliance while m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join a team dedicated to pioneering space exploration by designing innovative mechanical systems. Collaborate with experts to create, analyze, and implement solutions that drive NASA's future missions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aircraft loads analysis. Collaborate across disciplines to support unclassified and classified programs, tackling complex technical challenges and driving inno...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize structural analysis and testing for innovative aircraft systems, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while collaborating across engineering discip...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $247K *

Advance industrial manufacturing in aerospace. Collaborate with teams to design, analyze, and optimize innovative vehicle structures using cutting-edge technology and materials throughout the product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Join us to drive the build and integration of cutting-edge avionics systems. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to enhance production quality and efficiency while troubleshooting and improving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Shape the future of space exploration by designing innovative mechanical ground support equipment. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop solutions for spacecraft integration, testing, and launch...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $253K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge RF and mixed-signal modules, utilizing your expertise in multi-chip modules and printed wiring boards, while mentoring teams to meet project goals within budg...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of space exploration by developing project documentation, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring hardware meets specifications. Join a diverse team dedicated to advancing human...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate space exploration by leading project documentation, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring hardware integrity. Join a diverse team dedicated to advancing human understanding of the univ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $250K *

Empower the future of autonomous aviation by designing high-performance structural components. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrity and manufacturability, driving innovation from concept...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Elevate your career by leading mechanical engineering projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating across disciplines. Drive innovation in energy and environmental solutions with a foc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in mechanical systems design, integrating innovative hardware from concept to flight. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure performance and safety for cutting-edge aircraft technolo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Aerodynamics Engineer do?question toggle

    An Aerodynamics Engineer analyzes and improves airflow around vehicles and other systems. The work can involve computational simulations, physical testing, design recommendations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Aerodynamics Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles ask for a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a related engineering field, plus knowledge of fluid mechanics and experience with analysis or simulation. Specific requirements vary by position and employer.

  • Which industries hire Aerodynamics Engineers?question toggle

    Employers can be found in aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, motorsports, space, drone development, and advanced mobility.

  • What tools and skills are useful in aerodynamics roles?question toggle

    Commonly useful skills include computational fluid dynamics, wind tunnel or other experimental testing, data analysis, programming, engineering design, and clear technical communication. The tools sought depend on the role.

  • Can I find Aerodynamics Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders lists vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Aerodynamics Engineer openings and review each listing for its specific compensation and qualifications.