Senior NASCAR Aerodynamics Lead Engineer

Pratt Miller; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 119,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh Company, is seeking an experienced Aerodynamics Leader in Huntersville, NC. You will guide wind tunnel and track testing, plan tests, analyze data and implement findings into race vehicle specs and simulation tools.

Collaborate with Aero/CFD/Design Engineers to develop modern methods. The role requires 6+ years in motorsport or automotive aerodynamics, a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree, and the ability to travel for track testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years professional motorsport or automotive aerodynamics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead aero targets and integration into vehicle simulations.
• Organize wind tunnel planning, coordination, execution and analysis.
• Lead aero perspective of track testing (planning, preparation, execution, analysis).
• Incorporate aerodynamic developments into actionable vehicle builds and confirm test traceability.
• Develop instrumentation needs for wind tunnel and track testing.
• Improve CFD, wind tunnel models through correlation with data.
• Report and communicate findings to customers.

Skills

Wind tunnel planning

Aerodynamics knowledge

CFD/Simulation

Test planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Catia Generative Shape Design

MS Office

Job description

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh Company, is seeking an experienced Aerodynamics Leader in Huntersville, NC. You will guide wind tunnel and track testing, plan tests, analyze data and implement findings into race vehicle specs and simulation tools.

Collaborate with Aero/CFD/Design Engineers to develop modern methods. The role requires 6+ years in motorsport or automotive aerodynamics, a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree, and the ability to travel for track testing.