Senior Aerodynamics Engineer: CFD & Front-End Leader

General Motors Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer (or Senior Engineer) to advance vehicle front-end airflow, cooling, and overall aerodynamic performance across programs. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Design Studio, SMT, and Manufacturing, using CFD, wind tunnel data, and in-house tools to deliver fuel economy and handling gains.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in fluid dynamics, hands-on testing, and the ability to lead simulation efforts while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering with a fluid dynamics focus.
• 2+ years of professional vehicle development experience (5+ for Senior).
• Strong analytical ability to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute or lead aerodynamic analyses, simulations, and tests.
• Develop and balance front-end airflow, thermal, brake cooling, and wind noise requirements.
• Coordinate simulations and tests, documenting results clearly.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, SMT, and Program Teams.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical (fluid dynamics)

Tools

ANSA

STAR-CCM+

POWERFLOW/EXA-POWERFLOW

FLUENT

HyperWorks

Job description

General Motors Company is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer (or Senior Engineer) to advance vehicle front-end airflow, cooling, and overall aerodynamic performance across programs. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Design Studio, SMT, and Manufacturing, using CFD, wind tunnel data, and in-house tools to deliver fuel economy and handling gains.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in fluid dynamics, hands-on testing, and the ability to lead simulation efforts while