Computational Fluid Dynamics / Aerodynamics Engineer

NASCAR

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent education.
  • Proficiency with tools like CATIA, OpenFoam, or Siemens STAR-CCM+.
  • Preferred background in high-performance automotive aerodynamics.
  • Strong interest in race car aerodynamics.
  • Fundamental knowledge in lift, drag, and numerical simulation methods.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee NASCAR's CFD initiatives from CAD modeling to post-processing.
  • Lead the CFD program in collaboration with TotalSim USA.
  • Maintain CFD models for all three NASCAR national series.
  • Assist with wind tunnel testing and data analysis.
  • Support the new vehicle submission process.
  • Communicate with internal and external partners.
  • Travel approximately 10%, including weekends.

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in motorsports.
  • Collaboration with a prestigious organization in racing.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in aerodynamics.
  • Involvement in high-stakes projects impacting vehicle performance.
Full Job Description
NASCAR is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics Engineer to:
  • Oversee NASCAR’s computational fluid dynamics (CFD) initiatives, running simulations from CAD model creation through post-processing.

  • Produce detailed analytical reports and supporting wind tunnel testing for research and development efforts and new vehicle submissions


What You Will Do:
  • Lead the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) program in collaboration with TotalSim USA, managing aero team concepts and requests from CAD through post-processing.

  • Maintain CFD models for all three NASCAR national series, supporting performance evaluation, liftoff analysis, and thermal studies.

  • Assist with R&D wind tunnel testing, including vehicle preparation, prototype part fabrication, and data analysis.

  • Support the new vehicle submission process.

  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

  • Travel approximately 10%, including some weekends.

What You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Experience with CATIA, Beta CAE ANSA, OpenFoam, Siemens STAR-CCM+, ParaView, or similar tools is highly desirable.

  • Background in automotive aerodynamics—especially high-performance or racing vehicles—is preferred.

  • Strong interest in race car aerodynamics, CFD, and the role aerodynamics plays from single-vehicle performance to full-field behavior.

  • Solid fundamentals in aerodynamics and CFD, including lift and drag, ground effects, and numerical simulation methods.

  • Strong ability to interpret wind tunnel and on-car data.

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