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Aerodynamics Engineer jobs are open from new-grad to principal across aerospace, defense, and automotive, with specializations in computational fluid dynamics, wind tunnel testing, and hypersonic vehicle design. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description Summary
The Senior Staff Engineer Turbine Aerodynamics will lead advancements in high and low-pressure turbine design for aircraft gas turbine engines and industrial The Aerodynamics Senior Staff Engineer will report to the Turbine Aerodynamics Manager and be responsible for leading the design of GE Aerospace’s next generation of turbine components and associated technologies.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the aerodynamic design and analysis of high- and low-pressure turbine components
- Perform advanced aero-thermal computational fluid dynamics analyses
- Provide technical guidance and domain expertise across cross-functional teams, including collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operational partners.
- Execute and support technical deliverables, including design reviews, process improvements, product support activities, safety initiatives, and operational problem resolution.
- Drive the development of advanced aerodynamic technology to improve engine performance and durability
- Cultivate advanced skills in aerodynamic design, including use of cutting-edge numerical and experimental techniques
- Draw conclusions from component and engine test data to validate aerodynamic designs
- Develop analytical tools/software to improve aerodynamic design and predictive capabilities
- Formulate and execute plans to achieve technical and program requirements
- Develop lean processes to improve organizational productivity and efficiency
- Execute trade studies to meet project requirements, collaborating with horizontal organizations
- Leads program issue resolution efforts to meet customer and/or regulatory expectations across organization
- Partner with organizational stakeholders and functional teams to support execution of technical priorities, strategic initiatives, and operational goals.
- Strong coaching, mentoring, and training skills within the domain, site, or organization, with a focus on engaging early-career personnel..
Qualifications/Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis in turbomachinery aerodynamics, and a minimum of 9 years of relevant technical experience.
OR
- PhD from an accredited college/university in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis in turbomachinery aerodynamics, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Master’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering relevant to turbomachinery aerodynamics with minimum of 9 years of engineering experience OR Doctorate Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering focused on aerodynamics/compressible flows
- Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and/or aerodynamic testing techniques
- Self-starter, utilizing innovative problem solving to drive solutions on complex issues
- Flexible, friendly, and inclusive; comfortable working in multi-disciplinary global teams
- Demonstrated group facilitation and collaboration skills
- Exceptional communication skills, comfortable preparing and giving impactful technical presentations
- Highly motivated and passionate
- Keen listener and innately driven to succeed
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Job Description Summary
The Senior Staff Engineer Turbine Aerodynamics will lead advancements in high and low-pressure turbine design for aircraft gas turbine engines and industrial The Aerodynamics Senior Staff Engineer will report to the Turbine Aerodynamics Manager and be responsible for leading the design of GE Aerospace’s next generation of turbine components and associated technologies.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the aerodynamic design and analysis of high- and low-pressure turbine components
- Perform advanced aero-thermal computational fluid dynamics analyses
- Provide technical guidance and domain expertise across cross-functional teams, including collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operational partners.
- Execute and support technical deliverables, including design reviews, process improvements, product support activities, safety initiatives, and operational problem resolution.
- Drive the development of advanced aerodynamic technology to improve engine performance and durability
- Cultivate advanced skills in aerodynamic design, including use of cutting-edge numerical and experimental techniques
- Draw conclusions from component and engine test data to validate aerodynamic designs
- Develop analytical tools/software to improve aerodynamic design and predictive capabilities
- Formulate and execute plans to achieve technical and program requirements
- Develop lean processes to improve organizational productivity and efficiency
- Execute trade studies to meet project requirements, collaborating with horizontal organizations
- Leads program issue resolution efforts to meet customer and/or regulatory expectations across organization
- Partner with organizational stakeholders and functional teams to support execution of technical priorities, strategic initiatives, and operational goals.
- Strong coaching, mentoring, and training skills within the domain, site, or organization, with a focus on engaging early-career personnel..
Qualifications/Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis in turbomachinery aerodynamics, and a minimum of 9 years of relevant technical experience.
OR
- PhD from an accredited college/university in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis in turbomachinery aerodynamics, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Master’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering relevant to turbomachinery aerodynamics with minimum of 9 years of engineering experience OR Doctorate Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering focused on aerodynamics/compressible flows
- Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and/or aerodynamic testing techniques
- Self-starter, utilizing innovative problem solving to drive solutions on complex issues
- Flexible, friendly, and inclusive; comfortable working in multi-disciplinary global teams
- Demonstrated group facilitation and collaboration skills
- Exceptional communication skills, comfortable preparing and giving impactful technical presentations
- Highly motivated and passionate
- Keen listener and innately driven to succeed
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in aerodynamics engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering
- Proficiency in at least one CFD solver such as ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or Star-CCM+
- Experience with structured or unstructured mesh generation and validation techniques
- Familiarity with wind tunnel test planning, instrumentation, and data reduction
- Ability to obtain or current possession of a U.S. government security clearance
- Knowledge of aerodynamic performance analysis across subsonic, transonic, or supersonic regimes
Tips for Your Aerodynamics Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to CFD solvers
Hiring managers scan for specific tools like ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or Star-CCM+. List the exact solver names you've used, the mesh sizes you've handled, and the flow regimes you've simulated so your resume clears automated screening on the first pass.
Quantify wind tunnel results on paper
Don't just list wind tunnel experience. State the test article, the Mach or Reynolds number range, and what design change your data drove. Hiring teams for flight-test and propulsion roles weigh measured results far more heavily than simulation work alone.
Filter openings by clearance requirement early
Many defense and space aerodynamics roles require a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Knowing your current clearance status before you apply saves time and helps you target programs where your eligibility matches the contract's schedule without waiting months for an adjudication.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists aerodynamics engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical trade-study walkthrough
Aerodynamics interviews at primes and Tier 1 suppliers almost always include a whiteboard or take-home trade study. Practice explaining how you'd compare drag-reduction approaches under a weight and cost constraint, because interviewers care about your methodology as much as the answer.
Negotiate relocation timing around program milestones
Aerodynamics programs run on gated schedules. If you're negotiating a start date or relocation package, ask about the next preliminary design review or critical design review cycle so you can frame your arrival around when your contribution actually begins.
Aerodynamics Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most aerodynamics engineers?
Wing, GE Aerospace, and Northrop Grumman are hiring the most aerodynamics engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is heaviest on programs tied to next-generation propulsion, hypersonics, and electric aviation platforms.
How many aerodynamics engineer jobs are remote?
About 44% of aerodynamics engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because so many roles involve hands-on wind tunnel work or access to classified test facilities. Simulation-heavy and post-processing roles are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become an aerodynamics engineer?
Most aerodynamics engineers start with a bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, completing coursework in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and numerical methods. Building proficiency in at least one CFD solver during school is essential. Many roles, especially in research and advanced programs, prefer or require a master's degree with a thesis focused on a specific flow problem.
How do you get hired as an aerodynamics engineer with little experience?
Focus on internships at aerospace primes, national laboratories, or Formula-style motorsport teams, where you can log real CFD runs or wind tunnel hours. A well-documented personal project, such as analyzing an airfoil or replicating a published drag polar, demonstrates hands-on competence to hiring managers who care more about what you've run than where you ran it.
What does the aerodynamics engineer interview process look like?
Expect a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering fundamental fluid dynamics, such as boundary layer behavior, drag decomposition, or shock physics. A take-home or live whiteboard problem involving a simplified trade study is common before the final panel, which typically includes an aerodynamics lead, a systems engineer, and sometimes a program manager reviewing technical communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to aerodynamics engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to aerodynamics engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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