Applied Aerodynamics Eng

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kinetic Effects Business Area of Leidos Defense Sector seeks an Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to join the Huntsville, AL campus to support design and analysis of missile and aviation systems. You will apply analytical and semi-empirical aerodynamic prediction tools to flight vehicles and contribute to design trade studies and high-fidelity aerodynamic characterizations.

Requirements include a BS in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering with 3.25+ GPA and 2+ years experience, or a MS in the same

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering from ABET-accredited program with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and 2+ years of experience.
• Masters degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering.
• Demonstrated capabilities in Python or Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical and semi-empirical aerodynamic prediction tools to the design and analysis of flight vehicles.
• Support aerodynamic design trade studies, performance assessments, testing, and development of high-fidelity aerodynamic characterizations of flight vehicles.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Aerospace / Aeronautical Eng.

MS in Aerospace / Aeronautical Eng.

Tools

Wind tunnel testing

Job description

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

• Basic qualifications: a minimum of a BS degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and 2+ years of experience.
• Or a Masters degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering.
• 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.

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.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment and Diversity

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.