
Motorsports Aerodynamics Engineer
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Concord • Missouri • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per year
About the role
- Conduct detailed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze and optimize the aerodynamic characteristics of racing vehicles and components.
- Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create and modify aerodynamic surfaces and components for simulation and testing.
- Plan, execute, and analyze data from wind tunnel testing of scale models and full-scale vehicles to validate designs and gather critical performance insights.
- Develop innovative aerodynamic solutions to enhance vehicle speed, handling, and stability, always striving for a balance between downforce and drag.
- Collaborate closely with design, vehicle dynamics, and other engineering teams to integrate aerodynamic considerations into the overall vehicle development process.
- Interpret complex aerodynamic data, generate comprehensive reports, and present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Research and implement new methodologies and technologies in aerodynamics to continuously improve development processes and vehicle performance.
- Ensure all aerodynamic developments comply with relevant motorsports regulations and technical specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (Masters preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and analysis techniques.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with GitHub Cli, Linux, and Python (pandas, Matplotlib, reqwest, venv).
- Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience with CAD software for design and modeling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a creative approach to engineering challenges.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a proven capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Previous work experience in automotive or motorsports aerodynamics.
- Practical experience in wind tunnel testing, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
- Trackside testing experience.
- A strong passion for motorsports and a deep understanding of vehicle performance dynamics.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)aerodynamic analysisComputer-Aided Design (CAD)wind tunnel testingdata analysisPythonGitHub CLILinuxpandasMatplotlib
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcreative thinkingcommunicationteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringMaster's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree in Aerospace Engineering