Applied Aerodynamics Engineer

Position Overview

The position requires the applicant to apply analytical and semi-empirical aerodynamic prediction tools to the design and analysis of flight vehicles.

The employee will also support aerodynamic design trade studies, performance assessments, testing, and development of high-fidelity aerodynamic characterizations of flight vehicles.

• BS degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and 2‑4 years of industry experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated capabilities in programming languages Python or Matlab.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate constructively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to learn and refine skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Resident of the North Alabama area, or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL campus.

• MS degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and 0‑3 years of related experience.
• Experience with industry‑standard aerodynamic prediction tools and wind tunnel testing.
• Prior experience with computational fluid dynamics.

$69,550.00 – $ (general guideline only, not a guarantee of compensation).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.