Aero Performance Engineer - NASCAR

Ford Racing; Mooresville (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Racing in Mooresville, NC, seeks an aerodynamic performance engineer to optimize NASCAR race vehicles through aerodynamic understanding, correlation, and application. The role spans theory, vehicle performance, simulation tools, and race engineering.

Responsibilities include owning the aerodynamic models, identifying optimal setup parameters, and delivering clear results in a high-pressure environment while aligning CFD and wind tunnel work with Team Penske priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (required; advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum two years of experience in professional motorsports.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, setup process and race weekend procedures.
• Experience with data analysis and performance correlation.

Responsibilities

• Own aerodynamic performance characterization/model used in downstream tools.
• Identify optimum car setup parameters: platform, balance, L/D tradeoffs.
• Provide clear, concise, actionable information in fast-paced environments.
• Represent Ford Racing in aerodynamics programs with CFD and wind tunnel data.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Vehicle dynamics

Data analysis

Independent mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Mooresville, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1473

Job Description

The aerodynamic performance engineer is responsible for optimizing NASCAR race vehicles through aerodynamic understanding, correlation, and application. This role spans aerodynamic theory, vehicle performance, simulation tools, and race engineering. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Owning the aerodynamic performance characterization/model used in various downstream tools (simulation, fabrication, inspection, and others)
• Use all tools available to identify optimum car setup parameters: platform, balance, L/D tradeoffs, pitch/ride/roll sensitivity
• Provide clear, concise, accurate, and actionable information in a fast-moving, high pressure environment
• Represent Team Penske in manufacturer-led aerodynamic development programs, ensuring CFD development, track/tunnel testing, and new body designs are aligned with Team Penske priorities
• Interpret reports from CFD development and wind tunnel testing, distill results for delivery to non-technical audiences
• Ensure race teams understand aerodynamic performance implications of car setup decisions
• Understand NASCAR rules and enforcement, as they apply to aerodynamics
• Attendance at track test events is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required; advanced engineering degree is preferred
• Minimum two years of experience in professional motorsports is required
• Strong understanding of race car performance fundamentals; aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, setup process, and race weekend procedures
• Experience with data analysis and performance correlation
• Independent, analytical, self-motivated, results-driven attitude, with a strong sense of accountabilityApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.