Racing America Inc.
Aero Performance Engineer - IndyCar
Racing America Inc., Mooresville, North Carolina, United States, 28115
Job Description
The candidate will work on improving race car characterization and performance with an aerodynamic focus. This will involve various tasks such as wind tunnel testing, CFD simulations, data analysis, surfacing, quality control, and creating tools for the race team. Part-time travel will be required.
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and recommendations for aerodynamic performance gains and optimization
Use CAD to create models and surfaces
Apply computational fluid dynamics tools to understand airflow characteristics and improve performance
Pre-process surfaces for simulation
Develop all CFD models and perform all simulations
Post-process results to understand the impact of model changes
Divide general aerodynamic development work with other Aero and Performance Engineers
Reduce and repackage testing data for consumption by the race team and for general simulation tools
Correlate wind tunnel and CFD results to track data
Work with our partners to compare and interpret their aero testing results
Compile technical reports, present simulation results, and provide effective suggestions on design modifications.
Qualifications The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering along with 3+ years’ experience in a relevant field. Experience in the following areas will be an advantage:
Minimum 3+ years of experience working with CFD solvers, pre and post processors (Star-CCM+, Ansa, etc.)
Experienced user of CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)
Basic coding for data analysis & processing (Python, Matlab, VBA)
Other Software: MS Office Suite, Cosworth Toolbox
Experience with wind tunnel testing
Composite design and surfacing skills.
Experience with metrology and scanning measurement systems
Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
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Responsibilities
Provide guidance and recommendations for aerodynamic performance gains and optimization
Use CAD to create models and surfaces
Apply computational fluid dynamics tools to understand airflow characteristics and improve performance
Pre-process surfaces for simulation
Develop all CFD models and perform all simulations
Post-process results to understand the impact of model changes
Divide general aerodynamic development work with other Aero and Performance Engineers
Reduce and repackage testing data for consumption by the race team and for general simulation tools
Correlate wind tunnel and CFD results to track data
Work with our partners to compare and interpret their aero testing results
Compile technical reports, present simulation results, and provide effective suggestions on design modifications.
Qualifications The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering along with 3+ years’ experience in a relevant field. Experience in the following areas will be an advantage:
Minimum 3+ years of experience working with CFD solvers, pre and post processors (Star-CCM+, Ansa, etc.)
Experienced user of CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)
Basic coding for data analysis & processing (Python, Matlab, VBA)
Other Software: MS Office Suite, Cosworth Toolbox
Experience with wind tunnel testing
Composite design and surfacing skills.
Experience with metrology and scanning measurement systems
Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
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