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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$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex engineering projects, ensuring the design and development of innovative Crew system products for commercial space stations. Collaborate across teams to manage sched...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing engineering support for undersea warfare systems, overseeing testing, evaluation, and lifecycle management to ensure operational readiness and effective sustainment for fl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of space vehicle systems engineering, defining spacecraft architecture and ensuring successful integration and verification across complex classified satellite prog...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Engage in multidisciplinary analysis and optimization to enhance vehicle design. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to develop robust software and models, driving innovation and efficiency in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Architect innovative applications that interface with data warehouses, enabling data-driven solutions and enhancing business processes. Collaborate across teams to optimize data management, design sol...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $125K *

Innovate in a dynamic team by leading integration and testing of airborne navigation systems. Conduct verification activities across the program lifecycle, from requirement analysis to formal reportin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $125K *

Empower innovation by leading verification activities for airborne navigation systems, overseeing testing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system integrity and compli...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $275K *

Empower your career by leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of cutting-edge aerospace hardware. Drive technical execution from concept to flight, ensuring quality and perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $155K *

Transform engineering processes by defining requirements for materials and manufacturing technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in aerospace and defense...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects, collaborating with public agencies to enhance community infrastructure. Lead design and construction efforts while ensuring compliance and fostering strong...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to lead simulation-driven product development, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies to enhance HVACR systems while ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $110K *

Transform building design by contributing to innovative mechanical systems for diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage project phases, and ensure compliance with codes while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $151K *

Lead the charge in advancing design solutions for aerospace structural analyses, ensuring vehicle integrity through collaboration and cutting-edge methods. Drive impactful results in a dynamic environ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $225K *

Champion the design and integration of high-voltage DC power electronics, ensuring seamless functionality between hardware components. Collaborate with suppliers and conduct rigorous testing to optimi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative vehicle design by integrating engineering requirements across teams. Leverage your expertise to create solutions that balance customer needs, design intent, and manufacturing feasi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $137K *

Transform mission planning systems by leveraging your software engineering expertise. Collaborate in an Agile environment to drive the full software lifecycle, ensuring high-quality solutions that mee...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $197K *

Transform engineering solutions for advanced fighter systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities and analyze data, ensuring the F-22 Raptor remains at the forefront of...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of innovative mechanical design projects in building systems, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance efficiency in pharmaceutical and food sectors while mentoring junior engineers...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Drive the design and integration of advanced electrical systems for satellites, leveraging cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust performance and seamless operations in challenging space envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of engineering by leading a dynamic team to develop innovative mechanical solutions that bridge R&D and commercial operations, ensuring the successful scale-up of cutting-edge bio...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's leading the safety lifecycle for pressurized spacecraft. You'll drive hazard analyses, represent safety interests to NASA, and ensure compliance with rigorous safety standards for c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $190K *

Help us shape the future of space safety by leading system safety for pressurized spacecraft. Drive hazard analyses, author safety data packages, and represent safety interests before NASA and station...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining safety in aerospace by leading system safety for pressurized spacecraft. You'll drive hazard analyses, represent safety interests to NASA, and ensure robust safety measur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's validating cutting-edge electric vehicle drive units. Drive innovation in electric powertrain testing, collaborate with engineers, and ensure top performance through rigorous testin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $241K *

Shape the future of mission software by leading architecture design and technical baselines. Collaborate across teams to ensure software meets performance, cyber, and cost objectives while driving inn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.