Aerodynamics Engineer
- US citizenship
- Secret clearance
About the job
SPACEWORKS At SpaceWorks Enterprises, we specialize in next-generation high-speed flight systems, human and robotic spacecraft, as well as entry, descent & landing technologies.
Our core competencies include conducting preliminary design of aerospace concepts, performing detailed multidisciplinary engineering analysis, developing commercial aerospace software, prototyping spacecraft hardware components, and conducting market and economic research within the aerospace industry.
We serve clients from the Department of War, NASA, and the commercial space sector. ## THE ROLE SpaceWorks is seeking aerospace engineers with a focus on designing and developing next-generation hypersonic flight vehicles, Earth-to-orbit launch systems, human and robotic spacecraft, and space re-entry vehicles.
Seeking domain expertise in Aerodynamics . ## A successful candidate will - Support a small multidisciplinary team of technical staff to design complex systems - Exhibit a "can do" and "want to" attitude - bringing an open-minded approach and a bias toward finding solutions - Have experience supporting activities in modeling, simulation, and design of high-speed flight systems including endo-atmospheric, re-entry, and launch systems A DAY IN THE LIFE ## Aerodynamic Design & Analysis - Develop and optimize aerodynamic designs from concept development and requirements definition, through preliminary and detailed design. - Conduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aerodynamic performance. - Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools along with lower-order methods for performance evaluation. - Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the vehicle. ## WHAT WE OFFER At SpaceWorks, we believe in cultivating a culture that offers the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
It is our firm belief that work-life balance is critical to strong, happy, healthy employees. As we challenge what is possible and push the boundaries of innovation, we stand together as a team. Here you will find a community that is dedicated to our mission as well as your personal goals.
Here are just a few of the benefits we offer to our employees - - Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including medical, telemedicine, vision, dental, long - term disability, short term disability, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts - Flexible work schedules - the position is in-office at our facility in Atlanta, GA, however we do offer telework days, compressed workweek options, core hours, and flex time to provide flexibility to our employees - Time to reset - paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and sabbatical leave - 401k + company match, opportunities for bonuses, employee experience events throughout the year, employee assistance program, and more WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR - Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering - 2+ years of relevant experience, includes time in internships and research - Contributing technically as an engineer primarily within concept development, requirements definition, preliminary design, and detailed design - Experience in the design/modeling of hypersonic atmospheric vehicles, Earth-to-orbit launch systems, or human & robotic spacecraft - Experience in multidisciplinary design optimization - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, collaborative environment with ownership and autonomy typical of a small business - Hands-on experience with trajectory optimization software, CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms - Must be a U.S. citizen and be immediately eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE... - High level disciplinary experience with m ultidisciplinary a nalysis and o ptimization of high-speed flight and/ or launch vehicle design - Experience in relevant aerospace-oriented, flight development programs (e.g.
UAVs, missiles, CubeSats) - Basic knowledge of Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty analysis, or risk analysis - Small business experience Check out our website to learn more about us and apply so that we can learn more about you! https://www.spaceworks.aero/ SpaceWorks is an equal opportunity employer.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
From SpaceWorks Enterprises's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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