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Overview
Aerodynamics engineers analyse airflow, performance and feasibility so transport equipment, engines and components meet aerodynamic and engineering requirements.
In job descriptions, look for CFD or CAE software, simulations, engine components, performance tests, engineering drawings, technical reports, production feasibility, stress resistance and coordination with other engineers.
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Aerodynamics engineers work in transport and aerospace design where airflow affects performance. They analyse designs, engine components, materials and feasibility before engineering teams or customers rely on the result.
Skills and specializations
Strong practice combines aerodynamics, CAE or CFD simulation, mathematical calculations, engine performance checks, engineering drawings, technical documentation and coordination with mechanical or systems engineers.
Salary context
Pay context depends on whether the role supports calculations, approves design changes, runs performance tests, writes customer-facing reports or carries responsibility for feasibility decisions.
Career paths
People may enter from mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, simulation, vehicle dynamics or research. Development can lead toward senior analysis, design authority, test leadership, propulsion work or technical project coordination.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies name the transport equipment, software, test method and reporting audience. A useful advert separates simulation support from design approval, performance testing and production feasibility.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for aerodynamics engineer work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include tooling engineer, fluid power engineer and container equipment design engineer.
Explore this activityManufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include aerospace engineer and mechatronics engineer.
Explore this activityTechnical testing and analysis
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include mechanical engineer, rolling stock engineer and mechatronics engineer.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Automotive Engineers
17-2141.02
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETAerospace Engineers
17-2011.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
71.12Engineering activities and related technical consultancy71.2Technical testing and analysis29Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers30.3Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
Alternative labels
CFD engineer
aerodynamics test engineer
aerodynamic engineering consultant
aerodynamics design engineer
aerodynamics performance engineer
aerodynamic technology engineering specialist
aerodynamic technology engineering adviser
air vehicle dynamics engineer
aerodynamic technology engineering expert
aerodynamic technology engineer
computational fluid dynamics engineer
aerodynamic engineering specialist
aerodynamic technology engineering consultant
aerodynamic engineering expert
aerodynamic engineer
wind tunnel engineer
aerodynamics research engineer
aerodynamicist
aerodynamic engineering adviser
Occupation group
aerospace engineer (2144.1.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9e47c727-5718-48f1-a567-6a4c09397a21 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2144.1.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 2144 |
| Concept type | Occupation |