In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.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.
Why This Role?
- Work on real, high-performance race cars. You're not just studying fluid dynamics theoretically-you're using aerodynamics to influence how a NASCAR vehicle actually performs on track.
- See your work translate into results. The connection between engineering decisions and racing performance can be very rewarding.
- Use cutting-edge simulation and analysis. The role can involve CFD modeling, data analysis, wind-tunnel correlation, optimization, and high-performance computing-excellent experience for an engineer interested in advanced simulation.
- Work in a highly collaborative environment. It's an opportunity to see how multiple engineering disciplines come together
- Be part of a unique engineering culture. NASCAR sits at an interesting intersection of professional motorsport, automotive engineering, entertainment, and technology. You get to apply serious engineering to a highly competitive environment.
Explore this opportunity and apply at www.careers.nascar.com.
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