16 aerodynamics engineer jobs at 10 companies in Thousand Oaks, CA

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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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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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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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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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Engineer or Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Stores Aerodynamics
El Segundo or Melbourne
$79k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in STEM with 2+ years experience for Engineer; Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years or Master's with 3 years or PhD for Principal; fixed-wing aerodynamics knowledge; MATLAB; active US Secret clearance; SAP clearance path.
MATLAB, Fortran, C/C++, Python, aerodynamics tools, CFD
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Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$120k-$153k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
1+ YOEExperience running high‑speed CFD/DSMC simulations, wind tunnel test planning and data reduction, 6DOF/flight dynamics modeling, Pointwise meshing, MATLAB or Python proficiency, and ability to obtain US security clearance.
Fun3D, LAURA, DPLR, US3D, SPARTA, DAC, CBAero, Pointwise, MATLAB, Python, POST2
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Aeronautical Engineer or Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Stores Aerodynamics)
El Segundo, California, United States
$92k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEUS-citizen engineer with aerodynamics experience, MATLAB proficiency, ability to obtain Secret clearance, BS/MS/PhD in STEM and relevant engineering experience (2–5+ years).
MATLAB, Fortran, C/C++, Python
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Principal Aeronautical Engineer or Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Stores Aerodynamics)
El Segundo, California, United States
$114k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEDegree in STEM with 5+ years (principal) or 8+ years (sr principal) aerodynamics experience, knowledge of fixed-wing aerodynamics, MATLAB and programming (Fortran/C/C++/Python), ability to obtain US Secret clearance and SAP.
MATLAB, Fortran, C, C++, Python
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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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Principal Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development
Long Beach, California, United States
$185k-$254k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
15+ YOEDegree in engineering and 15+ years' relevant experience; expertise in turbine design, aerodynamic and structural analysis, transient and forced-response analysis; turbopump assembly knowledge and strong communication skills.
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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Sr. Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer
El Segundo or San Diego or Rancho Bernardo
$193k-$289k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
10+ YOEActive DoD Secret clearance, ability to obtain SAP access, STEM degree with 10+ years relevant experience (varies by degree), MATLAB/Simulink/autocoding experience, flight sciences and aerodynamics knowledge, experience leading GNC teams (5+ engineers).
MATLAB, Simulink, Autocoding, OFP, NGAS Common Products Core VMS, C/C++, Java, Python, CAM
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Flight Analyst
Long Beach, California, United States
$105k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Long Wall
Long Wall: Develops containerized missile defense systems and hypersonic flight test vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering + 2 years experience (or MS/PhD without experience). Experience in trajectory/mission analysis, aerodynamic/propulsion/mass modeling, 3-DOF/6-DOF simulations, Monte Carlo analysis, telemetry reconstruction; familiarity with STK/GMAT and Git; US person (ITAR) required.
STK, GMAT, Git