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Career Guidance Knowledge engineering, manufacturing and construction K071 - engineering and engineering trades K0716 - motor vehicles, ships and aircraft Aerodynamics
Description
The scientific field that deals with the way gases interact with moving bodies. As we usually deal with atmospheric air, aerodynamics is primarily concerned with the forces of drag and lift, which are caused by air passing over and around solid bodies.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 1 occupations
- Optional in 7 occupations
- Total: 8 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Aerodynamics engineerAn Aerodynamics Engineer specializes in studying how air interacts with solid objects, particularly aircraft, spacecraft, and vehicles, to optimize their performance, efficiency, a…
Optional for
- Satellite engineerSatellite engineers develop, test and oversee the manufacture of satellite systems and satellite programmes. They may also develop software programs, collect and research data, and…
- Automotive test driverAutomotive test drivers drive prototype and pre-production vehicles and assess their performance, safety and comfort. They test the models in various driving situations and prepare…
- Automotive engineering technicianAutomotive engineering technicians work with automotive engineers to operate, repair, maintain and test equipment used in motor vehicles. In some environments, such as an airport, …
- Mechanical engineerA Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and maintains mechanical systems and devices used in industries such as manufacturing, energy, automotive, aerospace, and robotics. They ap…
- Flight test engineerA Flight Test Engineer is responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing flight tests to evaluate the performance, safety, and reliability of aircraft and their systems. They …
- PhysicistA physicist is a highly specialized scientist who studies the fundamental principles of nature and the properties of matter and energy. This field of science encompasses a wide ran…
- Aerospace engineerAn Aerospace Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the production of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and related systems. They apply advanced principles of physics, aer…
Related skills
- Adjust engineering designs
- Engineering processes
- Perform scientific research
- Engineering principles
- Approve engineering design
- CAE software
- Material mechanics
- Conduct performance tests
- Use technical drawing software
- Technical drawings
- Mechanical engineering
- Record test data
Last updated on February 18, 2026
