Automotive CFD Aerodynamic Engineer for Performance Vehicle Aero Development

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

# Automotive CFD Aerodynamic Engineer – Long-Term Collaboration We are looking for an experienced Automotive CFD Aerodynamic Engineer to support the development of complete aerodynamic packages for high-performance vehicles. This is not a styling project. We are looking for an engineer who understands functional aerodynamics, downforce generation, airflow management, aerodynamic balance, and production-ready component development. Our goal is to develop complete vehicle aero programs rather than individual parts. Typical vehicles include: - BMW M2 / M3 / M4 - Porsche GT models - Toyota Supra - Chevrolet Corvette - Other performance and track-focused vehicles Typical components include: - Front Splitters - Canards - Front Fenders - Hood Aero Concepts - Side Skirts - Rear Diffusers - Rear Wings - Complete Aero Packages What we provide: - High-quality 3D vehicle scans - Clear project targets - Existing CAD data when available - Direct communication and fast feedback What we need from you: - Experience with automotive aerodynamics - Experience with CFD-driven product development - Ability to develop complete aero concepts, not only individual components - Understanding of front/rear aero balance - Ability to create production-ready designs suitable for carbon fiber manufacturing - Experience with performance, motorsport, race car, or track-focused vehicle development Software experience: - ANSYS Fluent - STAR-CCM+ - OpenFOAM - CATIA - SolidWorks (or equivalent software) When applying, please include: 1. Examples of automotive aerodynamic projects 2. Examples of wings, diffusers, splitters, or complete aero packages 3. CFD software used 4. Your role within those projects 5. Whether you have experience working from vehicle scans 6. Whether any of your designs reached production This is intended to become a long-term relationship across multiple vehicle platforms. We are looking for someone who can consistently support future development programs rather than a one-time project. To confirm you have read the full job description, please start your proposal with: "Automotive CFD"

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  • 6+ months
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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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