Motorsports Aerodynamics Engineer

Job Description

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?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In 1901, Henry Ford designed and built the racecar called “Sweepstakes.” On October 10 that year, he drove Sweepstakes against Alexander Winton, a famous racer and builder. Against all odds Ford won. That was the beginning – “the race that changed the world” – and it continues today. From our victories at Le Mans in 1966 and again fifty years later in 2016, to championships in World Rally Car, NASCAR, and our recent entries in multiple new top level racing series, the spirit of Henry Ford lives with us every day through our motorsports efforts around the world.

Ford Performance is looking for an experienced, talented aerodynamics engineer to join their motorsports aerodynamics group. You will partner with our various motorsports program teams and our racing team partners to develop aerodynamics tools and methods, including computational methods such as computational fluid dynamics, experimental testing such as wind tunnel testing, and field testing such as racetrack testing. You will use these tools and methods to meet our main goals of winning races, winning championships, and transferring technology to and from the greater company. Throughout this process you will perform and advocate a high level of quality, and adhere to the Ford+ Plan.

Responsibilities

In this position...

• You will partner with our various motorsports program teams and our racing team partners to develop aerodynamics tools and methods, including computational methods such as computational fluid dynamics, experimental testing such as wind tunnel testing, and field testing such as racetrack testing.
• You will use these tools and methods to meet our main goals of winning races, winning championships, and transferring technology to and from the greater company.
• Throughout this process you will perform and advocate a high level of quality, and adhere to the Ford+ Plan.
  
  
  

Qualifications

What you'll do...

• Conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of ground vehicles for motorsports applications, including conceptualizing, geometry creation, pre-processing/meshing/setup, solving, data validation, troubleshooting, post-processing, analysis, and reporting
• Conduct experimental testing of ground vehicles for motorsports applications, including wind tunnel testing of scale models, and wind tunnel and track testing of full scale cars; involving conceptualizing, geometry creation, test planning and preparation, test operation, data validation, analysis, and reporting
• Work with the group to continually advance our aerodynamics tools, methods, capabilities, and procedures
• Communicate effectively with the Ford Performance team, external race team personnel, suppliers, and other entities
• Deliver high quality results to tight deadlines in a fast-paced motorsports environment
  
  
  

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering degree
• 1+ years of experience in motorsports aerodynamics in a top level series with CFD and/or wind tunnel testing
• Capable of working hours including late evenings, nights, weekends and traveling to meet company goals
  
  
  

Even better, you may have...

• Passion to Win
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering degree
• 3+years of experience in high level motorsports aerodynamics, including CFD, wind tunnel testing, track testing, and interdisciplinary work with other engineering departments such as race engineering, vehicle dynamics such as car setup, lap simulation, and driving simulators
• High level of technical competence, communication skills, and organizational skills
• High level of motivation
• Display Ford OS Behaviors in pursuit of the Ford+ Plan
  
  
  

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, 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.
  
  
  

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.