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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What you'll do:
- Perform low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations of Archer eVTOL aircraft
- Develop linear/non-linear aerodynamic models to predict aircraft behavior and performance throughout the flight envelope
- Analyze experimental data (either from flight test or wind tunnel) to identify sources of model errors, validate, and improve aerodynamic models of the vehicle
- Develop efficient methods to feed flight test data back into aerodynamic simulation models of various fidelity and complexity
- Contribute to the development of Archer aerodynamic software stack, improving methods and workflows
- Coordinate with other cross-functional teams and pilots for flight simulator aerodynamic modeling updates and issue resolution
What you need:
- BS / MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 2+ years of experience with BS, or 1+ years of experience with MS, or 1+ years of experience with PhD modeling rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL aerodynamics at full-vehicle level
- Strong understanding of fundamentals of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, performance, stability & control
- Experience in eVTOL and/or multicopter vehicle aerodynamics design and analysis, including 6 DoF vehicle trimming and trajectory optimization
- Experience with gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques
- Experience with surrogate modeling techniques (like Kriging methods) and statistical analysis
- Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques
- Proficiency in Python programming
- Experience with software development, object-oriented, version control best practices, as well as Git, CICD, Conda
- Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in groups and individually
- Experience in a fast-paced design environment
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with developing, training, and optimizing neural networks or other machine learning models in the context of aerodynamic modeling
- Experience with wind tunnel and flight test campaigns planning, execution, and data processing, ideally matured on rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL program
- Work experience with rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools, such as RCAS or CAMRAD2
- Work experience with NASA Overflow and Fun3D CFD software, including meshing
- Experience utilizing high-performance computing (HPC) to parallelize workflows
- Familiarity with conventional airplane Part 23/25 or rotorcraft Part 27/29 certification basis and test methods
- Familiarity with ASTM standards for fixed wing and rotorcraft
- Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, and Fortran/C++ coding
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $190,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What you'll do:
- Perform low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations of Archer eVTOL aircraft
- Develop linear/non-linear aerodynamic models to predict aircraft behavior and performance throughout the flight envelope
- Analyze experimental data (either from flight test or wind tunnel) to identify sources of model errors, validate, and improve aerodynamic models of the vehicle
- Develop efficient methods to feed flight test data back into aerodynamic simulation models of various fidelity and complexity
- Contribute to the development of Archer aerodynamic software stack, improving methods and workflows
- Coordinate with other cross-functional teams and pilots for flight simulator aerodynamic modeling updates and issue resolution
What you need:
- BS / MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 2+ years of experience with BS, or 1+ years of experience with MS, or 1+ years of experience with PhD modeling rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL aerodynamics at full-vehicle level
- Strong understanding of fundamentals of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, performance, stability & control
- Experience in eVTOL and/or multicopter vehicle aerodynamics design and analysis, including 6 DoF vehicle trimming and trajectory optimization
- Experience with gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques
- Experience with surrogate modeling techniques (like Kriging methods) and statistical analysis
- Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques
- Proficiency in Python programming
- Experience with software development, object-oriented, version control best practices, as well as Git, CICD, Conda
- Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in groups and individually
- Experience in a fast-paced design environment
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with developing, training, and optimizing neural networks or other machine learning models in the context of aerodynamic modeling
- Experience with wind tunnel and flight test campaigns planning, execution, and data processing, ideally matured on rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL program
- Work experience with rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools, such as RCAS or CAMRAD2
- Work experience with NASA Overflow and Fun3D CFD software, including meshing
- Experience utilizing high-performance computing (HPC) to parallelize workflows
- Familiarity with conventional airplane Part 23/25 or rotorcraft Part 27/29 certification basis and test methods
- Familiarity with ASTM standards for fixed wing and rotorcraft
- Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, and Fortran/C++ coding
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $190,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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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?
Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX are hiring the most aerodynamics engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Demand is heaviest on programs tied to next-generation propulsion, hypersonics, and electric aviation platforms.
How many aerodynamics engineer jobs are remote?
About 20% of aerodynamics engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 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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