Trackside Aerodynamics Engineer

Lincoln Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Family-friendly benefits

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Racing, a division of Ford Motor Company, seeks an Aerodynamics Engineer to optimize aerodynamic performance for racing vehicles. The role uses CFD, CAD, and wind tunnel data to refine vehicle shapes for maximum efficiency, downforce, and stability, with a focus on rapid iteration and cross‑functional collaboration.

The position is hybrid, requiring at least four days onsite per week in Concord, NC or Allen Park, MI, and offers a competitive salary with potential progression within a salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years CFD experience.
• Hybrid role: onsite 4 days/week in Concord, NC or Allen Park, MI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed CFD simulations to optimize aerodynamics of racing vehicles.
• Use CAD to design and modify aerodynamic surfaces for testing.
• Plan, execute, and analyze wind tunnel data for validation.
• Develop aerodynamic solutions to improve speed, handling and stability.
• Collaborate with design and vehicle dynamics teams to integrate aerodynamics.
• Interpret data, generate reports, present findings to leadership.
• Research new aerodynamics methodologies to improve development processes.
• Ensure compliance with motorsports regulations and specs.

Skills

CFD analysis

Wind tunnel testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

GitHub CLI

Linux

Python (pandas, Matplotlib, reqwest, venv)

Job description

Ford Racing, a division of Ford Motor Company, seeks an Aerodynamics Engineer to optimize aerodynamic performance for racing vehicles. The role uses CFD, CAD, and wind tunnel data to refine vehicle shapes for maximum efficiency, downforce, and stability, with a focus on rapid iteration and cross‑functional collaboration.

The position is hybrid, requiring at least four days onsite per week in Concord, NC or Allen Park, MI, and offers a competitive salary with potential progression within a salary