NASCAR Aero Performance Engineer — Racing Aerodynamics

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

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.