Demo

Senior Aerodynamicist

Analytical Mechanics Associates
Mountain View, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026

Job Description:

AMA is seeking a Senior Aerodynamicist with program management experience to support an aircraft flight dynamics model for the DOD. Experience with the following disciplines is needed: flight dynamics modeling and simulation, aerodynamics modeling for fixed-wing aircraft, aerodynamic table development, reduced-order analytical modeling, and aerodynamic coefficient analysis. This will include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in support of aerodynamic characterization and flight dynamics model development. Experience with the integration of aeroelastic effects into flight dynamics models is desirable. Depending on experience, the aerodynamicist may serve in a management role over flight dynamics model development including responsibility for cost, schedule and technical performance.

Education and Qualifications:

*Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

*Minimum 10-15 years of applicable work-related experience.

*Familiarity with various CFD codes

*Excellent written and oral communication skills

*Ability to work with distributed teams

*Ability to interface successfully with customers

Additional Desired Skills

*Experience managing teams of various sizes

*Experience managing cost and schedule for projects of various sizes

*Knowledge or DoD processes and terminology. Experience with B-52 modeling is a plus.

*Knowledge of requirements for DOD Level C and Level D software

This is a contingent role, based on AMA receiving the work.

US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

Salary range: $150k-$280k DOE

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

 

Salary : $150,000 - $280,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Aerodynamicist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Aerodynamicist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$110,457 - $133,106
Income Estimation: 
$136,611 - $163,397
Income Estimation: 
$135,163 - $163,519
Income Estimation: 
$131,953 - $159,624
Income Estimation: 
$150,859 - $181,127
Income Estimation: 
$224,976 - $270,947
Income Estimation: 
$150,467 - $192,499
Income Estimation: 
$149,289 - $190,988
Income Estimation: 
$97,457 - $126,589
Income Estimation: 
$176,972 - $219,172
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Analytical Mechanics Associates

  • Analytical Mechanics Associates Hampton, VA
  • Job Description Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking to hire an experienced aerospace thermal engineer. The successful candidate will primarily... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Analytical Mechanics Associates Denver, CO
  • Job Description AMA is currently accepting applications for a motivated intern to support mechanical engineering tasks related to air and space systems wit... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Analytical Mechanics Associates Hampton, VA
  • Job Description Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA), as part of the Research, Science, and Engineering Services (RSES) contract, is seeking a Mission Ass... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Analytical Mechanics Associates Hampton, VA
  • Job Description Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join our team supporting... more
  • 11 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Aerodynamicist jobs in the Mountain View, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Sonnet Hill Senior Living San Jose, CA
  • Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the l... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Oakmont Senior Living Santa Clara, CA
  • Executive Director RCFE, Luxury Senior Living Pay Range: $185,000 - $205,000 Ellore Senior Living a luxury senior living community located in Santa Clara, ... more
  • 5 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!