- Leidos
- Huntsville, AL
- Full-Time
- 25 days ago
Applied Aerodynamics Engineer.
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Applied Aerodynamics Engineer: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for an applied aerodynamics engineer supporting the design and analysis of missile and aviation systems.
- The Person:The person will apply aerodynamic prediction tools to flight vehicle design and analysis, support trade studies and performance assessments, and help develop high-fidelity aerodynamic characterizations.
- Requirements:The role requires an MS degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, demonstrated capabilities in Python or Matlab, and preferred experience with aerodynamic prediction tools, wind tunnel testing, and computational fluid dynamics.
About the role
The Kinetic Effects Business Area, within the Leidos Defense Sector, has an opportunity for an Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to work at our Huntsville, AL campus supporting design and analysis of missile and aviation systems.
Primary Responsibilities.
- 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.
Basic Qualifications.
- MS degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering and 0+ years of aerospace applied aerodynamics experience.
- Demonstrated capabilities in programming languages Python or Matlab.
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to collaborate constructively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Be willing to try and learn new skills, and to refine existing skills.
- Must be a US citizen and possess the ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance.
- The candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area, or willing to relocate, to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL campus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industry-standard aerodynamic prediction tools and experience in wind tunnel testing.
- Prior experience with computational fluid dynamics
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Original Posting:
September 8, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.