Aerodynamics Engineer

• We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe.
• We have an exciting opportunity for a Aerodynamics Engineer to join the JETSII Contract!

About Pae

• 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 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.

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.
• Expertise in interpretation of ground test and flight data
• Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's or higher degree and normally possess 15+ years of related 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.
• 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.

Preferred

• Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• 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

Pay

Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. #JETS #JETSII Compensation Details: ESS 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

• Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
• 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
• Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Experience with modern software best practices like software repositories and CI/CD Compensation: Salary starts at $142,100.

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 to complete 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.).

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. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .