aerodynamics-engineer/references/skills.md

Competences — aerodynamics engineer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9e47c727-5718-48f1-a567-6a4c09397a21).

Essential

• adjust engineering designs (skill/competence)
• aerodynamics (knowledge)
• approve engineering design (skill/competence)
• CAE software (knowledge)
• computer simulation (knowledge)
• engine components (knowledge)
• engineering principles (knowledge)
• engineering processes (knowledge)
• evaluate engine performance (skill/competence)
• examine engineering principles (skill/competence)
• execute analytical mathematical calculations (skill/competence)
• ICT software specifications (knowledge)
• liaise with engineers (skill/competence)
• mathematics (knowledge)
• mechanical engineering (knowledge)
• mechanics (knowledge)
• multimedia systems (knowledge)
• operation of different engines (knowledge)
• perform scientific research (skill/competence)
• physics (knowledge)
• read engineering drawings (skill/competence)
• scientific research methodology (knowledge)
• technical drawings (knowledge)
• use technical documentation (skill/competence)
• use technical drawing software (skill/competence)

Optional

• aircraft mechanics (knowledge)
• analyse stress resistance of products (skill/competence)
• bicycle mechanics (knowledge)
• conduct performance tests (skill/competence)
• determine production feasibility (skill/competence)
• material mechanics (knowledge)
• mechanics of motor vehicles (knowledge)
• mechanics of trains (knowledge)
• mechanics of vessels (knowledge)
• thermodynamics (knowledge)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 60 ads, as of 2026-07-08)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

• aerodynamic analysis — 47 %
• aerodynamic design — 28 %
• data analysis — 25 %