| Software | Description | Operating system |
|---|
| Abaqus | Finite element analysis suite | Windows, Linux |
| Aeroprediction | Empirical aerodynamic prediction tool | Windows |
| ANSYS | Multiphysics simulation (CFD/FEA) | Windows, Linux |
| CATIA | CAD/CAM software for aircraft design | Windows |
| COMSOL Multiphysics | Multiphysics modeling and simulation | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Creo | Parametric CAD for engineering design | Windows |
| Digital DATCOM | Stability and control prediction | Windows, Linux |
| Dymola | Multi-domain modeling and simulation | Windows, Linux |
| EcosimPro | Multidomain simulation for aerospace and propulsion | Windows |
| FreeCAD | Open-source 3D CAD platform | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| FreeFlyer | Space mission analysis software | Windows |
| General Mission Analysis Tool | Open-source spacecraft trajectory tool | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| JSBSim | Open-source flight dynamics model | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| LabVIEW | Instrumentation and control environment | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| MATLAB | Numerical computing environment | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| MATRIXx | Control system modeling software | Windows |
| Nastran | NASA-origin structural analysis code | Windows, Linux |
| NPSS | Propulsion system and engine cycle simulation | Windows, Linux |
| OpenFOAM | Open-source CFD toolbox | Linux, Windows |
| OpenMDAO | Python framework for aerospace design and optimization | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| OpenVSP | Parametric aircraft geometry tool | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Patran | FEA pre-/post-processor | Windows, Linux |
| SciPy | Python library for scientific computing in aerospace | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Siemens NX | High-end CAD/CAE suite used in aerospace design | Windows, Linux |
| Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | High-end CFD/multiphysics suite | Windows, Linux |
| Simulink | Graphical modeling and control design | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| SolidWorks | Mechanical CAD software | Windows |
| STK | Space mission modeling and analysis | Windows |
| SU2 code | Open-source aerodynamic CFD suite | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| TRACE | NASA unsteady aerodynamic and aeroelastic analysis code | Windows, Linux |
| Teamcenter | Aerospace PLM system | Windows, Linux |
| XFLR5 | Airfoil/wing analysis tool | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| XFOIL | Airfoil analysis and design tool | Windows, macOS, Linux |
