Aerodynamics Engineer

The New Programs Engineering team is looking for exceptional Aerodynamicists who are motivated to change the way people think about their vehicles. Unrivaled range, ludicrous performance, top-of-the-line comfort and long-term reliability depend on delivering exterior designs that are as aesthetically appealing as they are aerodynamically efficient. Day-to-day activities include initial concept design, creating digital geometry, running simulations, bench and wind tunnel tests, and partnership with design and cross-functional engineering teams. In many ways, the New Programs Engineering team operates much like a start-up, functioning as a small team able to move incredibly quickly on a wide variety of design challenges. If you can think of a way of making the vehicles better, or have an idea to improve the development process, you are empowered to champion and develop that idea and see it implemented.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to Designers to optimize aerodynamic performance
• Generate, develop, and validate novel airflow management features and systems
• Work with engineering, suppliers, and program management to execute efficient aerodynamic designs
• Identify and develop creative solutions to resolve engineering/styling/aerodynamic conflicts
• Innovate, develop and improve processes
• Prepare Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to model how geometry will perform
• Interpret results, propose recommendations for improvement and how changes will make an impact
• Design parts, prepare for, and conduct, model scale and full scale wind tunnel tests, and provide feedback
• Document and present findings to cross-functional teams and management
• Support vehicle milestones including prototype, pre-production, and production build events
• Deliver world-class craftsmanship, fit/finish and support for successful production launch

Requirements

• MS in Aerodynamics, Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Expert understanding of fluid dynamics
• Excellent knowledge of CFD
• Familiarity with geometry creation, simplification and data management within CAD software, preferably CATIA
• Experience with wind tunnel testing, either at reduced or full scale
• Track testing experience, including instrumentation, data acquisition and processing

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of surface mesh preparation using ANSA, Hypermesh, or Star CCM+
• Passion for sustainable energy or related technologies, automotive or electric vehicle development