Aerodynamics Engineer — CFD, Wind Tunnel & R&D

Trek Bicycle Corporation; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match and ESOP

Maternity leave 12 weeks with pay

Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000

Job summary

Trek Bicycle Corporation in Waterloo, WI is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer with a passion for CFD, wind tunnel testing, and research focused on advanced bicycle aerodynamics.

You will own projects spanning fundamental fluid mechanics, aerodynamic optimization, CFD techniques, wind tunnel testing, and aero model development, collaborating with product teams to deliver best-in-class bicycles.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Physics or related field with strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics.
• 5+ years of industry experience or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with CFD codes, wind tunnel testing, and aerodynamic design.
• Proactive, independent worker with strong communication to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to use aero knowledge to guide design without full data.

Responsibilities

• Create, run, and post-process CFD models for diverse products.
• Plan and lead wind tunnel and on-road tests.
• Lead multi-disciplinary design optimizations and provide actionable guidance.
• Develop aerodynamic and environmental models and simulations.
• Conduct R&D projects in aerodynamics testing and simulation methods.
• Travel <10% of the time.

Skills

CFD experience

Wind tunnel testing

Aerodynamic design

Communication skills

Independent worker

Python

MATLAB

Java

C++

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics

Advanced degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Tools

STAR-CCM+

Linux

HPC computing

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Trek Bicycle Corporation in Waterloo, WI is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer with a passion for CFD, wind tunnel testing, and research focused on advanced bicycle aerodynamics.

You will own projects spanning fundamental fluid mechanics, aerodynamic optimization, CFD techniques, wind tunnel testing, and aero model development, collaborating with product teams to deliver best-in-class bicycles.