Race Car Aerodynamicist (CFD/HPC) — Stock Car Development

Own the airflow. Influence the finish.

We’re looking for a Race Car Aerodynamicist to lead computational aerodynamics for our stock car program in Welcome, NC. Your simulations will directly inform part design, setup choices, and race-week execution.

What success looks like

Picture this: It’s race week. You’ve just completed a suite of high-fidelity external aero studies covering yaw, pitch, roll, and steer. Your mesh strategy is robust, your solver selection is intentional, and your post-processing reveals a cleaner path to downforce with reduced drag. You brief aero, design, and vehicle dynamics—by Friday, parts are cut and the setup sheet changes. Sunday, the car is quicker.

Responsibilities

• Create and curate CFD-ready CAD geometry; develop meshing approaches that balance accuracy and computational cost.
• Run large-scale simulations on HPC resources; manage queues and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.
• Analyze results to produce clear, prioritized recommendations tied to lap-time impact.
• Validate models through wind tunnel and track data correlation.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with OEM partners, aerodynamicists, design engineers, and vehicle dynamics to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar field with a focus on fluid dynamics.
• 5+ years of CFD practice; motorsport experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, or OpenFOAM, using DES, LES, and SST k-omega models.
• Strong grounding in vehicle aerodynamics and its effect on balance and handling.
• Comfort operating on a tight, race-driven schedule.

Preferred

• Master’s degree with emphasis on CFD or Experimental Aerodynamics.
• Experience in NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, or other professional series.
• Knowledge of NASCAR aero regulations and limitations.
• Appreciation for the aero–mechanical grip relationship within vehicle dynamics.

Proficiencies

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Aerodynamics
• ANSYS
• OpenFOAM
• Professional Motorsports
• Star-CCM+
• Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Location: Welcome, NC