CFD & Aerodynamics Engineer - Racing Vehicle Performance

NASCAR

Concord (NC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

CFD
Aerodynamics
Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree 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 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.

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