CFD & Aerodynamics Engineer - Racing Vehicle Performance

NASCAR; Concord (NC); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NASCAR is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics Engineer to lead CFD initiatives from CAD through post-processing, collaborating with TotalSim USA. The role includes maintaining CFD models for NASCAR's three national series and supporting performance evaluation, liftoff analysis, and thermal studies.

You will assist with R&D wind tunnel testing, vehicle preparation, prototype fabrication, data analysis, and the new vehicle submission process.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master’s preferred; 1–2 years related experience or training.
• Experience with CFD software and automotive aerodynamics is desirable.
• Strong interest in race car aerodynamics and CFD, plus fundamentals in lift, drag, and numerical methods.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

CFD

Aerodynamics

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

CATIA

Beta CAE ANSA

OpenFOAM

Siemens STAR-CCM+

ParaView

Descripción del empleo

NASCAR is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics Engineer to lead CFD initiatives from CAD through post-processing, collaborating with TotalSim USA. The role includes maintaining CFD models for NASCAR's three national series and supporting performance evaluation, liftoff analysis, and thermal studies.

You will assist with R&D wind tunnel testing, vehicle preparation, prototype fabrication, data analysis, and the new vehicle submission process.