Student Worker - Aerodynamicist

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

As part of this exciting student worker program, you'll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You'll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you'll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we'd love to have you join us.

What Will This Opportunity Do For You?

Work alongside aerodynamicists from Formula 1 as well as some of the best EV engineers and automotive designers.

You'll gain real aerodynamics experience using cutting edge wind tunnels and CFD.

What Can You Expect To Do?

Build experimental and simulation tools.

Design surfaces and parts to be tested in CFD, wind tunnel, and on track.

Contribute to Ford's next generation of electric vehicles.

What Are We Looking For?

Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree, Master's, or PhD degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Must be able to work from the Long Beach, CA campus.

Must be able to dedicate 6 MONTHS for this engagement

Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to xxxx 2027

Ability to think creatively and champion innovative designs

Our preferred requirements

Curious and highly motivated to solve new problems whether in a work, university, or personal project

Demonstrated ability to teach yourself a new technical skill to solve a problem

Exposure to commercial CFD (OpenFOAM, StarCCM+, Fluent)

Exposure to 3D CAD or surfacing, preferably Blender, Alias, CATIA, NX, Creo, or Solidworks

Coding experience

Formula SAE, Formula Student experience, or other hands on experience, including personal projects

Exposure to machine learning and AI

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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.

This position is a salary grade 5.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here : Click here to find out more about available programs and benefits : https : / / fordcareers.co / supplemental

Visa sponsorship is not 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-BB1

Requisition ID : 55733