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Blue Origin

Software Engineer III

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$57 - $76.50/hr

... with CFD software (ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, etc.) or chemical kinetics tools. • ... engineering. • Familiarity with RESTful API design and microservices architecture. • ...

Blue Origin

Software Engineer III

Denver, CO · On-site

$59.25 - $79.50/hr

... with CFD software (ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, etc.) or chemical kinetics tools. • ... engineering. • Familiarity with RESTful API design and microservices architecture. • ...

Blue Origin

Software Engineer III

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$57 - $76.50/hr

... with CFD software (ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, etc.) or chemical kinetics tools. • ... engineering. • Familiarity with RESTful API design and microservices architecture. • ...

ECR Software Corporation

Software Developer

Boone, NC · On-site

Software Developers also analyze and design databases within an application area. RESPONSIBILITIES ... Consults with customers or other departments on project status, contractual commitments, or ...

Altus LLC

CFD Propulsion Research Engineer

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

CFD Propulsion Research Engineer Company: Altus Engineering Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD ... These include high-quality software development services, system modeling and simulation ...

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How much do contractual cfd software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual cfd software developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What engineers make $500,000 a year?

Highly experienced engineers in specialized fields such as software engineering, petroleum engineering, or aerospace engineering can earn $500,000 or more annually, especially with senior roles, bonuses, and stock options. In software development, senior or lead engineers working in high-demand industries or at major tech companies may reach this level with extensive expertise and advanced skills in areas like cloud computing or AI.

What is the difference between Contractual Cfd Software Developer vs Cfd Software Engineer?

AspectContractual Cfd Software DeveloperCfd Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, relevant CFD software certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, CFD software certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentProject-based, contract roles often with multiple clientsFull-time employment within engineering teams, often in R&D or product development
Industry UsageCommon in consulting firms, freelance projects, or short-term contractsUsed within aerospace, automotive, and engineering companies for product development

While both roles involve CFD software development, Contractual Cfd Software Developers typically work on short-term projects and freelance basis, focusing on specific client needs. Cfd Software Engineers are usually employed full-time within organizations, contributing to ongoing product or research development. The choice depends on employment preference and project scope.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Cfd Software Developer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 3% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,845 per year, or $53.8 per hour.
Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III

Blue Origin

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$57 - $76.50/hr

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Job Summary:
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Software Engineer to build computational solvers and infrastructure that support engineering design and analysis for rocket engine development.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain solvers and infrastructure supporting engineering design, analysis, and test workflows.
• Gather project requirements from engineering teams.
• Plan roadmaps for development projects and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and documentation for all delivered tools.
• Create APIs for seamless integration with commercial and internal analysis products.
• Implement numerical methods for engineering simulation and analysis.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing software for analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in ONE of the following areas: Structural analysis techniques (loads, dynamics, FEM, or fatigue), Fluids modeling techniques (FVM, LES, RANS, reacting flows, etc.), Systems engineering analysis (Optimization, Monte Carlo, etc.)
• Strong proficiency in Python or Julia for scientific computing.
• Experience with at least one compiled language used for scientific computing, such as Fortran, C, C++, or Rust.
• Demonstrated ability to gather requirements and deliver technically complex solutions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
• M.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience working with FEM software (Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct, or NASGRO, etc.).
• Experience with CFD software (ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, etc.) or chemical kinetics tools.
• Experience with systems modeling tools (ModelCenter, Matlab/Simulink, Python-based frameworks).
• History of working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Experience developing or modifying physics-based solvers (FEM, CFD, or systems models).
• Familiarity with rocket engines and analysis in challenging environments.
• Experience with generative AI, LLMs, or other AI-assisted workflow acceleration.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes) or HPC schedulers (SLURM, PBS).
• Web application development experience (React or Angular frameworks).
• Experience with SQL and data engineering.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with version control (Git, SVN) and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
Company:
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Kent, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.

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Space research administration

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

2000

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