Aerodynamics Engineer

Amentum; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in the United States seeks an Aerodynamics Engineer to join the JETSII Contract and help advance human space exploration. You will apply aerodynamics expertise to Earth entry and abort scenarios for human-rated spacecraft, and use CFD tools to analyze, grid, and visualize performance across flight regimes.

The role requires a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering with extensive aerodynamics experience, familiarity with NASA CFD solvers, and strong communication to collaborate with

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of aerodynamics experience.
• Experience with NASA Aerodynamics CFD solvers.
• Expert in entry and abort vehicles including aerodynamics, trajectories, loads and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team with NASA civil servants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of Earth entry and abort aerodynamics to human-rated spacecraft.
• Utilize Aerodynamic CFD solvers for spacecraft entry analyses.
• Create CFD grids utilizing grid generation software like Pointwise or the Chimera Grid Tools.
• Create CFD visualizations utilizing tools like Tecplot, Fieldview, or Paraview.
• Analyze and interpret ground test and flight data from aerodynamic and aerothermal perspectives.
• Perform detailed aerodynamic analyses over a wide range of flight regimes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Aerodynamics

CFD analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CART3D

FUN3D

OVERFLOW

Pointwise

Hypermesh

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Aerodynamics Engineer to join the JETSII Contract!

The Aerodynamics Engineer will:

• Apply knowledge of Earth entry and abort aerodynamics to human-rated spacecraft.
• Utilize Aerodynamic CFD solvers for spacecraft entry analyses
• Create CFD grids utilizing grid generation software like Pointwise or the Chimera Grid Tools.
• Create CFD visualizations utilizing tools like Tecplot, Fieldview, or Paraview.
• Analyze and interpret ground test and flight data from aerodynamic and aerothermal perspectives.
• Perform detailed aerodynamic analyses over a wide range of flight regimes
• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 15 years of experience.
• Expertise in aerodynamics in subsonic through hypersonic flight regimes
• Experience with a NASA Aerodynamics CFD solver (CART3D, FUN3D, OVERFLOW)
• Expert in entry and abort vehicles including aerodynamics, trajectories, loads and performance analysis
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees.

Requisition Preferences

• Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Expertise in interpretation of ground test and flight data
• Experience with CFD database management and post processing automation for dissemination of downstream products
• Experience with CFD visualization tools like Tecplot, Fieldview, or Paraview
• Experience with CFD grid generation software like Pointwise or Hypermesh
• Experience with wind tunnel testing
• Experience with extracting aerodynamic data from flight testing
• Experience automating analyses with programming tools like Fortran and python
• Experience with modern software best practices like software repositories and CI/CD

Compensation

• Salary starts at $126,700. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/21/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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