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Aerodynamics Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$160k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
10+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in aerospace or related field; 4–10+ years modeling full-vehicle rotorcraft/eVTOL aerodynamics depending on degree; expert fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, optimization, surrogate modeling, Python, Git, experimental data processing, and strong technical communication.
Python, Git, CI/CD, MATLAB/Simulink, Fortran, C++, RCAS, CAMRAD2, Kriging, Neural Networks, High-Performance Computing (HPC)
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Senior Aerodynamics Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States
$137k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Inversion Space
Inversion Space: Building autonomous re-entry vehicles for global space-to-Earth cargo delivery.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and typically 5+ years in aerospace aerodynamic analysis. Requires CFD, lower-order methods, programming, compressible aerodynamics, and ability to obtain a U.S. Secret/Top Secret clearance.
FUN3D, OVERFLOW, CART3D, US3D, Kestrel, Python, MATLAB, C++, Fortran, Fidelity Pointwise, Link3D, Monte Carlo
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Aerodynamics Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Furientis
Furientis: Develops cost-effective, high-volume interceptor missile systems.
7+ YOEB.S. in engineering or related (M.S./Ph.D. preferred); 7+ years missile/munitions or high-speed airframe aerodynamics with airframe ownership through wind tunnel and flight; CFD and DATCOM fluency; Python and scripting skills; U.S. Person required.
Star-CCM+, OVERFLOW, Cart3D, SU2, OpenFOAM, Missile DATCOM, AeroPredict, MISL3, RASAero, Python, NumPy, SciPy, C++, C, Rust, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode
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Aerodynamics Chief Engineer
Hampton or Pasadena or Edwards or Mountain View or California
$200k-$225k/yr HybridFull Time
Analytical Mechanics Associates
Analytical Mechanics Associates: Provides aerospace engineering and technical services for space missions.
20+ YOE20+ years rotorcraft and wind-tunnel experience, M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, demonstrated SES-level leadership, expertise in experimental design and rotorcraft aerodynamics, US citizen or permanent resident required.
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
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Aerodynamics Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)
Costa Mesa, California, United States
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Hikinex
Hikinex: Provider of outsourced sales and administrative business solutions.
3+ YOEBS in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years engineering experience, aerodynamic/CFD and performance analysis, wind/flight test experience, programming in MATLAB or Python, eligible for U.S. Secret clearance.
MATLAB, Python, CFD, StarCCM+, Missile DATCOM, OTIS, DYMOS
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Senior Aerodynamics Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$120k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Icarus
Icarus: Builds solar-powered aircraft for stratospheric intelligence and connectivity.
2+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering, 2+ years running automated CFD workflows in STAR-CCM+, AWS/HPC experience, CATIA proficiency, strong fluid dynamics and communication skills.
STAR-CCM+, Java, Python, AWS, CATIA
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Aerodynamics and Performance Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$120k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Natilus
Natilus: Manufactures fuel-efficient blended-wing-body cargo and passenger aircraft.
7+ YOE7+ years related experience, BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), CFD and wind-tunnel experience, proficiency with Fun3D/STAR-CCM+/ANSYS Fluent/OpenFOAM, strong aerodynamic theory and Part 23 knowledge.
Fun3D, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM
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Director of Aerodynamics
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
American Turbines
American Turbines: Building compact modular gas turbines for distributed power generation.
Experience in turbomachinery aerodynamic design for compressor and turbine stages, meanline/throughflow tools, 3D CFD (ANSYS CFX, Numeca), blade parametric design, familiarity with small gas turbines or turbochargers, and experience with hardware testing.
ANSYS CFX, Numeca
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Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer
Hawthorne or Torrance or Orangeville
$140k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Valar Atomics
Valar Atomics: Developing scalable, high-temperature, grid-independent advanced nuclear power systems.
Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, experience analyzing turbomachinery, meanline/streamline analysis, 3D CFD simulation, and cross-functional collaboration.
3D CFD, AxStream, Concepts NREC, NPSS OTAC
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Manager, Aerodynamics
South San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
6+ YOE3+ Mgmt6+ years applied aerodynamics experience with 3+ years leading teams; expertise in CFD, wind-tunnel testing, propeller aeroacoustics, advanced surfacing, and translating test data into validated models.
CFD, Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, powerFLOW, CATIA, NX
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Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$120k-$179k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
1+ YOEBS in engineering or physics +3 years (or PhD +1 year), experience with CFD/DSMC simulations and wind tunnel campaigns, Pointwise meshing, MATLAB or Python proficiency, aerodynamic development of hypersonic vehicle, ability to obtain US security clearance (U.S. person required).
Fun3D, LAURA, DPLR, US3D, SPARTA, DAC, CBAero, Pointwise, MATLAB, Python, POST2, DSMC
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Aerodynamics Systems Engineer 4 (AHT)
Northridge, California, United States
$142k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
4+ YOEUS-citizen with current Secret clearance; BS (8+ yrs) or MS (6+ yrs) or PhD (4+ yrs) in engineering; strong CFD, wind-tunnel, 6DOF and stability/control experience; Ansys Fluent/STAR-CCM+/MATLAB skills.
Ansys Fluent, STAR-CCM+, CFD++, FNS CFD solvers, Missile DATCOM, MATLAB, Simulink
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Aeronautical Engineer - Hypersonic Aerodynamics
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$131k-$244k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and security systems.
Requires U.S. citizenship, active or current Top Secret clearance, aerodynamic and hypersonics knowledge, and analysis experience. Preferred: bachelor's degree, CFD, programming, Linux, and modeling experience.
Pointwise, Fluent, GASP, Cart3D, CBAERO, Star-CCM+, Fortran, C, Python, Matlab, Linux, Microsoft Office
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Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development
Long Beach, California, United States
$132k-$182k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
5+ YOEDegree in engineering, 5+ years relevant experience, turbine/turbomachinery design, aerodynamic and structural analysis, LCF/HCF methodologies, turbopump assembly knowledge, and strong communication skills.
Siemens NX, Teamcenter
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Senior Systems Engineer, Missiles
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
8+ YOEBS in engineering,8+ years systems engineering across lifecycle; experience with missile aerodynamics, guidance/GNC, requirements, integration, test, SysML/DoDAF artifacts; Cameo MagicDraw and digital engineering experience; active U.S. Secret clearance and eligible for Top Secret.
SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, Cameo MagicDraw, Rhapsody, SparxEA, Teamwork Cloud, MATLAB, SIMULINK
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Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, California, United States
$98k-$171k/yr HybridFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
3+ YOEBachelors/Masters/PhD in engineering or related field with 3+ years experience (mid-level), background in aerodynamics, control systems, MATLAB/Simulink, control theory, and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Python, C/C++
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Senior Autonomy Flight Physics Engineer
Santa Cruz, California, United States
$165k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Joby Aviation
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
2+ YOEAdvanced degree (MS/MEng/PhD) and 2+ years industry experience in aerodynamics/flight physics; expertise in aerodynamic and aeroelastic modeling, flight test specification, and Python; must qualify as a US Person.
Python, ASWING, Fortran, C++, CFD
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Senior Aerospace Engineer - Aerothermal & Hypersonics
Huntington Beach, California, United States
$120k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
5+ YOEBachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering; 5–7+ years of aerospace experience; hypersonic aerodynamic design, aerothermal analysis, TPS evaluation, CFD tools, and U.S. person status required.
STAR-CCM+, FUN3D, LociCHEM, US3D, CFD++, DATCOM, OpenVSP, MATLAB, Python
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Chief Engineer, Hypersonic Vehicle
Mojave, California, United States
$157k-$237k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
10+ YOETechnical leader for hypersonic air vehicle programs; systems engineering, multidisciplinary technical judgment across aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, structures, controls; test support; team leadership and hiring; US citizenship and ability to obtain DOD clearance required.
Siemens NX, Teamcenter
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Lead Range and Energy Consumption Engineer
Novi or Charlotte or San Francisco or Los Angeles or New York City
$160k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Scout Motors
Scout Motors: Designs and manufactures all-electric rugged SUVs and trucks.
12+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 12+ years in an automotive vehicle environment leading EV range/fuel-economy attributes, strong analytical and cross-functional leadership, expertise in aerodynamics and battery/powertrain systems, MATLAB/Simulink experience preferred, valid driver's license and passport.
MATLAB, Simulink
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