diff --git a/aviary/subsystems/aerodynamics/test/test_external_mission_aero.py b/aviary/subsystems/aerodynamics/test/test_external_mission_aero.py
index 7e7ce190b..e613c03fe 100644
--- a/aviary/subsystems/aerodynamics/test/test_external_mission_aero.py
+++ b/aviary/subsystems/aerodynamics/test/test_external_mission_aero.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ class TestBattery(av.TestSubsystemBuilderBase):
     subsystems in mission are correctly promoting inputs/outputs.
     """
 
-    @require_pyoptsparse(optimizer="SNOPT")
+    @require_pyoptsparse(optimizer="IPOPT")
     def test_external_drag(self):
 
         # Just do cruise in this example.