Senior CFD Aerodynamicist for Race Car HPC & Aero Design

RCR Motorsports; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CFD practice

Aerospace aerodynamics

Vehicle dynamics understanding

Race engineering coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred in CFD/Experimental Aerodynamics

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Star-CCM+

OpenFOAM

Job description

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