Aerodynamics Engineer (Mid-Level) vs eVTOL Systems Engineer (Mid-Level)

Aerodynamics Engineer (Mid-Level): The most simulation-heavy aerospace subspecialty -- 50% of task time in CFD and shape optimisation scores 3, where AI surrogate models, physics-informed neural networks, and automated meshing are production-ready. Wind tunnel work (15% of time) provides genuine physical protection but less than propulsion or satellite roles. Defence-sector aerodynamicists with security clearances are meaningfully safer due to ITAR tool-access restrictions. Bimodal: wind-tunnel-heavy aero engineers closer to Green; pure computational aero engineers closer to borderline Red. At 38.8, this role sits 7.5 points below the Aerospace Engineer parent (46.3) and 10.9 below Propulsion Engineer (49.7) -- the gap is explained by lower barriers and heavier concentration of AI-exposed simulation work. Adapt within 3-5 years.

eVTOL Systems Engineer (Mid-Level): This role designs and integrates systems for the first new civil aircraft category certified in nearly 80 years — novel configurations, nascent certification frameworks, and acute talent scarcity create strong protection despite AI-augmented simulation workflows. Safe for 5+ years with continued adaptation.