Aero CFD Engineer – Racecar Performance & Simulation

NASCAR; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NASCAR is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics Engineer to oversee CFD initiatives, running simulations from CAD model creation through post-processing and supporting performance evaluation.

You will lead the CFD program in collaboration with TotalSim USA, maintain CFD models for NASCAR's three national series, assist with wind tunnel testing, and support the vehicle submission process while communicating effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace; Master's preferred; 1–2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with CATIA, Beta CAE ANSA, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, ParaView or similar tools.
• Background in automotive aerodynamics, especially racing vehicles.
• Strong interest in race car aerodynamics, CFD, and interpreting wind tunnel/on-car data.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFD program in collaboration with TotalSim USA from CAD through post-processing.
• Maintain CFD models for NASCAR's three national series; support performance evaluation and liftoff/thermal studies.
• Assist with R&D wind tunnel testing, including vehicle prep, part fabrication, and data analysis.
• Support the new vehicle submission process.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Travel ~10%, including some weekends.

Skills

CFD modeling

Aerodynamics

Wind tunnel data

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

Beta CAE ANSA

OpenFOAM

Siemens STAR-CCM+

ParaView

Job description

NASCAR is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics Engineer to oversee CFD initiatives, running simulations from CAD model creation through post-processing and supporting performance evaluation.

You will lead the CFD program in collaboration with TotalSim USA, maintain CFD models for NASCAR's three national series, assist with wind tunnel testing, and support the vehicle submission process while communicating effectively with internal teams and external partners.