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.

Find Aerodynamics Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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Pioneer innovative designs for electro-mechanical systems, conduct analyses, and optimize manufacturing processes while providing engineering support and training for new products in a collaborative e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Innovate processes to enhance metallurgical integrity and cost efficiency in investment casting for aerospace components, collaborating with teams to optimize production and maintain customer relation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the design and release of automotive control units, collaborating across teams to meet technical and commercial requirements, ensuring product integrity and compliance with industry standards, wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $181K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex structural analysis challenges. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative engineering solutions across various programs, ensuring design robustness...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of critical flight vehicle structures, focusing on high-temperature components and thermal protection systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure perfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing critical flight vehicle structures for hypersonic systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and performance under extreme condition...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Champion innovative solutions in structural mechanics, integrating cross-disciplinary efforts to tackle complex aerospace challenges while enhancing capabilities and collaboration across teams and sta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Join an elite team of engineers to address complex structural mechanics challenges in aerospace. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate and develop solutions that enhance national security program...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Optimize cross-disciplinary solutions in structural mechanics by leading teams to innovate and address complex aerospace challenges while fostering relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Drive innovation as a Structural Mechanics Project Engineer, collaborating across disciplines to develop integrated solutions for complex aerospace challenges while advancing structural mechanics capa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Innovate mechanical systems and components while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project success and enhance engineering solutions through research and analysis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and testing innovative mechanical systems. Utilize your expertise to enhance safety and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $137K *

Drive innovation in Systems Engineering by enhancing fault management and system autonomy. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment while ensuring successful mission outcomes through comprehensive an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers tackling complex structural mechanics challenges in aerospace. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate and integrate cutting-edge solutions, enhancing capabilities...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead mechanical design and calculations with minimal supervision, contributing to project delivery across design phases. Engage with teams, mentor emerging engineers, and ensure code compliance while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$98K - $147K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing test procedures for advanced navigation systems, ensuring performance requirements are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic envi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $165K *

Champion safety in innovative nuclear fuel recycling by evaluating hazards, developing safety documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance safety measu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing safety analysis for a pioneering nuclear fuel recycling facility. Collaborate on hazard evaluations, safety measures, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe operation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $147K *

Join a team that's advancing aerospace innovation by shaping the structural integrity of next-generation aircraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and ensure performance go...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team to design, build, and optimize unique mechanical systems for innovating fuel fabrication processes, while fostering cross-functional collaboration for ope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of jet engine assembly processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient production, quality control, and innovative solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace manufacturing by building cutting-edge satellite structures and integrated systems, ensuring efficient production flows and minimizing risks in a dynamic, high...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Unlock potential by leading safety assessments and recommendations for launch and space vehicle systems. Ensure compliance with safety requirements while fostering collaboration across teams in a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Transform safety assessments by evaluating vehicle systems and operational procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective hazard management through independent audits and recommendations to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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Transform manufacturing processes by designing innovative tooling solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a...

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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.