Race Car Aerodynamicist (CFD/HPC) — Stock Car Development

RCR Motorsports; Lexington (NC); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RCR Motorsports in Welcome, NC is seeking a Race Car Aerodynamicist to lead CFD for our stock car program. You will create CFD-ready CAD geometry, develop meshing strategies, run large-scale simulations on HPC, and translate results into actionable setup and part-design improvements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering, 5+ years of CFD experience (motorsport preferred), and proficiency with ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, or OpenFOAM using DES/LES/SST k-omega

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar field with a focus on fluid dynamics.
• 5+ years of CFD practice; motorsport experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, or OpenFOAM, using DES, LES, and SST k-omega models.
• Strong grounding in vehicle aerodynamics and its effect on balance and handling.
• Comfort operating on a tight, race-driven schedule.

Responsabilidades

• Create and curate CFD-ready CAD geometry; develop meshing approaches that balance accuracy and computational cost.
• Run large-scale simulations on HPC resources; manage queues and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.
• Analyze results to produce clear, prioritized recommendations tied to lap-time impact.
• Validate models through wind tunnel and track data correlation.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with OEM partners, aerodynamicists, design engineers, and vehicle dynamics to implement improvements.

Conocimientos

CFD practice

Aerospace aerodynamics

Vehicle dynamics understanding

Race engineering coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred in CFD/Experimental Aerodynamics

Herramientas

ANSYS Fluent

Star-CCM+

OpenFOAM

Descripción del empleo

Own the airflow. Influence the finish.We’re looking for a Race Car Aerodynamicist to lead computational aerodynamics for our stock car program in Welcome, NC. Your simulations will directly inform part design, setup choices, and race-week execution.What success looks likePicture this: It’s race week. You’ve just completed a suite of high-fidelity external aero studies covering yaw, pitch, roll, and steer. Your mesh strategy is robust, your solver selection is intentional, and your post-processing reveals a cleaner path to downforce with reduced drag. You brief aero, design, and vehicle dynamics—by Friday, parts are cut and the setup sheet changes. Sunday, the car is quicker.ResponsibilitiesCreate and curate CFD-ready CAD geometry; develop meshing approaches that balance accuracy and computational cost.Run large-scale simulations on HPC resources; manage queues and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.Analyze results to produce clear, prioritized recommendations tied to lap-time impact.Validate models through wind tunnel and track data correlation.Work shoulder-to-shoulder with OEM partners, aerodynamicists, design engineers, and vehicle dynamics to implement improvements.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar field with a focus on fluid dynamics.5+ years of CFD practice; motorsport experience preferred.Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, or OpenFOAM, using DES, LES, and SST k-omega models.Strong grounding in vehicle aerodynamics and its effect on balance and handling.Comfort operating on a tight, race-driven schedule.PreferredMaster’s degree with emphasis on CFD or Experimental Aerodynamics.Experience in NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, or other professional series.Knowledge of NASCAR aero regulations and limitations.Appreciation for the aero–mechanical grip relationship within vehicle dynamics.ProficienciesComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)AerodynamicsANSYSOpenFOAMProfessional MotorsportsStar-CCM+Aerospace or Mechanical EngineeringLocation: Welcome, NC