Mach Industries
Aerodynamicist
$115K–$195K
Huntington Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience; 2+ years working with missiles or closely related vehicles. Preferred: 8+ years of hands-on experience with missile systems, UAS, or high-speed aircraft.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive export-controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Designs, analyzes, and optimizes aerodynamics for missile platforms and other autonomous defense vehicles, from early configuration through testing and production refinement.
What you'll do
- Lead aerodynamic design and analysis, including trade studies and geometry recommendations to improve vehicle performance.
- Integrate aerodynamic concepts with propulsion, structures, and other vehicle systems.
- Plan and support wind tunnel and flight tests; interpret aerodynamic data and drive design updates.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with aerodynamic simulation tools and techniques at multiple fidelity levels.
- 2+ years working with missiles or closely related vehicles.
- Strong foundation in fluid dynamics and aerodynamic principles, with experience optimizing vehicle performance.
Nice to have
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with missile systems, UAS, or high-speed aircraft.
- Experience conducting wind tunnel or flight testing and analyzing experimental data.
Pay
$115,000 — $150,000 USD base salary; $155,000 — $195,000 USD base salary
Tools
Missile Datcom, Xfoil, OpenVSP, Cart3D, STAR-CCM+
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