AERODYNAMICS ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience in the development of aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic data for various vehicle configurations
• Proven experience developing and maintaining databases for use in trajectory, GN&C (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), and structural loads analyses using both analysis and test methods (e.g., hand calcs, CFD, wind tunnel testing)
• Demonstrated experience with CFD tools including mesh generation and solution post-processing
• Demonstrated experience with aerodynamic testing and engineering-level methods (e.g., Missile DATCOM, MINIVER)
• Experience in the development of integrated systems and effective communication of aerodynamic impacts to other subsystems and product objectives
• Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance
• Flexible, friendly, and inclusive approach to working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven group facilitation and collaboration skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Highly motivated and passionate

More postings now expect aerothermodynamic and GN&C database experience, and the posted aerodynamic engineering requirements reflects how that standard has moved.

• Knowledge of Fluid Mechanics
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis techniques, structured and unstructured grid techniques
• Experience in the generation and pre-/post-processing of CAD geometric models using CATIA V5 or Rhinoceros.
• Experience generating spatial meshes for CFD solutions around complex geometries and flow domains including VGRID, GridTool, and Pointwise.
• Analysis of fluid flows using high-fidelity Navier-Stokes CFD solvers, such as USM3D, FUN3D, NSU3D, and STAR-CCM+ highly desired.
• Application of techniques for post-processing and visualization of complex fluid flow solutions using scientific visualization packages such as Tecplot.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages to generate tools and scripts in support of the work including Python, Matlab, bash, or FORTRAN, C/C++, and Java.
• Good communication skills, including preparation and presentation of briefings on technical results for different levels within the organization and interaction with internal clients and suppliers.
• Industry experience in Applied Aerodynamics supporting airplane production, performing analyses and experiments to resolve aerodynamic issues.
• Experience with Airframe aerodynamic design and optimization methods

• Strong aerodynamic fundamentals and intuition through multiple flight regimes (hypersonic, supersonic, transonic, subsonic, continuous and free molecular flow)
• Experience in aerodynamic tool development and integration with optimization/analysis toolchains
• Experience with CFD solvers such as CFD++, FUN3D, LAURA and pre/post-processing tools such as Pointwise, Ensight, ParaView, Tecplot
• Experience supporting wind tunnel testing and, flight testing including data reduction and post-flight data analysis
• Experience with vehicle aerothermodynamic environments through all phases of flight (launch, exo-atmospheric, re-entry, landing and recovery)
• Experience developing flight test plans and operational procedures
• Familiarity with Astrodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, and Flight Environment Analysis and Modeling
• Experience with developing and/or running optimization codes coupled with CFD.
• Experience supporting wind tunnel testing, flight testing, including data reduction/analysis desired.
• Understanding of FAA/EASA transport category aircraft certification regulations in general

Among the ways to demonstrate FAA/EASA certification knowledge, resumes that frame this wind tunnel and CFD work collect the versions that actually land.

• Have a background in Aeronautical engineering.
• Have relevant aerodynamics technical experience
• Know Aeroacoustics.
• Have experience in wind turbine aerodynamic analysis using CFDs software (OpenFOAM, Fluent…)
• Acquired generalist knowledge and experience related to wind turbines and wind energy disciplines.
• Know wind-turbine blade add-ons
• Have experience in modeling advanced surfaces with CAD tools.
• Have programming skills in any of these languages C++, PHP, Fortran…
• Have professional experience in data analysis with Matlab and Python. 
• Ability to design analysis models, automation processes, design of visualizations, and KPIs to understand large data sets.

• Experience in Matlab, Python, Fortran
• Experience in working with pressure transducers (steady and unsteady), strain gauges and thermocouples.
• Experience in CAD surfacing design, preferably Catia
• Develop hardware and/or software tools to expand current capabilities in correlation and flow field understanding
• Ability to work with a team of wind tunnel specialists in various capacities including passing down learned skills and knowledge
• Ability to take on assignments independently with little direction given
• Ability and skill to suggest detailed improvements on systems and procedures to design staff to improve on efficiency
• Knowledge and ability of prep model part to final A-surface ready for the tunnel test
• Ability to communicate on various platforms (TEAMS, email, text message, phone calls)
• Strong work ethic and pride in workmanship
• Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and/or aerodynamic testing techniques
• Interest in being a self-starter, utilizing innovative problem-solving to drive solutions on complex issues

• Experience developing aerodynamic models or performing aero-performance analysis
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar languages
• Understanding of software versioning and best practices
• Understanding of data fitting and data regression methods
• Strong technical written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in groups and individually
• Strong programming proficiency
• Strong understanding of aircraft and rotorcraft aerodynamics
• Experience with aero simulation tools such as AVL, xFoil, xRotor
• Experience with surrogate modeling techniques

Mapping surrogate modeling and optimization toolchain experience to the aerodynamics engineer salary and outlook is the quickest way to gauge career-stage fit.

• Solid understanding of principles of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with MATLAB and Excel or other data manipulation tools.
• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop or thermal/fluid system tools.
• Familiarity with CFD software tools (especially ANSYS Fluent).
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Rotorcraft
• Familiarity with developing heat transfer coefficients over bodies and internal flow pressure drop analyses.
• Experience with ANSYS Fluent for structural and internal flow pressure loss analysis.
• Experience at an Aerospace company or Government Lab

Benchmark your Pointwise and Navier-Stokes solver skills in a resume that reaches a hiring manager.