Ford Motor Company

Motorsports Aerodynamics Engineer

Ford Motor Company • $65K — $166K *
Allen Park, MI 48101In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Masters preferred)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with CFD software
  • Previous work experience in automotive or motorsports aerodynamics (preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience with CAD software
  • Proficiency in GitHub Cli, Linux, and Python (particularly pandas and Matplotlib)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed CFD simulations to analyze and optimize vehicle aerodynamics.
  • Utilize CAD software to create and modify aerodynamic components.
  • Plan and execute wind tunnel testing, analyzing data for performance insights.
  • Develop innovative aerodynamic solutions for improved vehicle speed and stability.
  • Collaborate with design and dynamics teams for integrated vehicle development.
  • Interpret complex aerodynamic data and present findings to teams and leadership.
  • Research new methodologies to enhance aerodynamics and vehicle performance.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid time off for community service and extensive holiday schedule
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

This role is crucial in optimizing the aerodynamic performance of our racing vehicles, directly contributing to our success on the track. The Aerodynamics Engineer will leverage advanced computational tools and experimental methods to design, analyze, and refine vehicle shapes, ensuring maximum efficiency, downforce, and stability in competitive environments.

This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days per week onsite in either Allen Park, MI or Concord, NC.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Conduct detailed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze and optimize the aerodynamic characteristics of racing vehicles and components.
  • Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create and modify aerodynamic surfaces and components for simulation and testing.
  • Plan, execute, and analyze data from wind tunnel testing of scale models and full-scale vehicles to validate designs and gather critical performance insights.
  • Develop innovative aerodynamic solutions to enhance vehicle speed, handling, and stability, always striving for a balance between downforce and drag.
  • Collaborate closely with design, vehicle dynamics, and other engineering teams to integrate aerodynamic considerations into the overall vehicle development process.
  • Interpret complex aerodynamic data, generate comprehensive reports, and present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
  • Research and implement new methodologies and technologies in aerodynamics to continuously improve development processes and vehicle performance.
  • Ensure all aerodynamic developments comply with relevant motorsports regulations and technical specifications.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred).
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and analysis techniques.

Even better, you may have...
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • Previous work experience in automotive or motorsports aerodynamics.
  • Demonstrated experience with CAD software for design and modeling.
  • Proficiency with GitHub Cli, Linux, and Python (pandas, Matplotlib, reqwest, venv)
  • Practical experience in wind tunnel testing, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
  • A strong passion for motorsports and a deep understanding of vehicle performance dynamics.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a creative approach to engineering challenges.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a proven capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • A relentless drive to innovate and achieve peak performance.
  • The ability to think critically and analytically to solve complex aerodynamic problems.
  • A collaborative spirit and the capacity to contribute effectively within a high-performance team.
  • Adaptability and resilience in a rapidly evolving competitive landscape.
  • Trackside testing experience.


As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.


This position is a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $65,100 - $166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
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