Aeronautical Engineer

System One; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Chester County, PA, is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer to contribute to aircraft development from concept through testing and production. This on-site role offers hands-on opportunities across disciplines.

You will perform aerodynamic analyses, develop models, support CFD and flight dynamics assessments, and collaborate with mechanical, software, avionics, and systems teams to deliver flight-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–4+ years of professional aerospace engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and aircraft performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerodynamic analysis and optimize aircraft configurations.
• Evaluate aircraft performance, including lift, drag, stability, controllability, and endurance.
• Develop aerodynamic models using computational and simulation tools.
• Support CFD analysis, engineering trade studies, and design recommendations.
• Contribute to aircraft stability, control, and flight dynamics assessments.
• Support aerodynamic testing, system integration, and flight test activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, avionics, and systems engineering teams.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Flight mechanics

CFD analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Simulation tools

Job description

We’re seeking an Aeronautical Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on an advanced aerospace platform. This is an opportunity to contribute to aircraft development from concept through testing and production, working alongside engineers across multiple disciplines.

Location:

Chester County, PA (*This is an on-site role)

Salary:

$100,000-$150,000 (Depending on experience)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform aerodynamic analysis and optimize aircraft configurations.
• Evaluate aircraft performance, including lift, drag, stability, controllability, and endurance.
• Develop aerodynamic models using computational and simulation tools.
• Support CFD analysis, engineering trade studies, and design recommendations.
• Contribute to aircraft stability, control, and flight dynamics assessments.
• Support aerodynamic testing, system integration, and flight test activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, avionics, and systems engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–4+ years of professional aerospace engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and aircraft performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants hands‑on involvement in aircraft development and the ability to see their engineering work directly impact a flight vehicle.