Pratt Miller ยท 1 day ago
Aerodynamics Engineer - Senior Level
Huntersville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $148K/yr
6+ years expPratt Miller, an Oshkosh Company, is a product development firm specializing in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries. The Aerodynamics Engineer will coordinate and oversee wind tunnel testing activities, collaborating with various engineering teams to optimize aerodynamic performance and implement findings from tests.
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Responsibilities
Lead interface between Pratt Miller aerodynamics department and supported NASCAR race teams to develop and communicate aero targets, performance and development needs (including toolset improvements)
Support the development of targets and integration of aerodynamics into broader vehicle for system performance optimization (e.g., ensuring the proper implementation of aerodynamic models into full vehicle simulations)
Organize wind tunnel and track test planning, coordination, execution and analysis to ensure successful tests
Work in tandem with Aerodynamic Specification Lead to: Incorporate developments into actionable team vehicle builds and to confirm proper maintenance of body build specifications with built-in test traceability Maintain and confirm aerodynamic specifications of full-scale test assets (including wind tunnel and track test vehicles)
Develop, communicate, and implement aerodynamic instrumentation needs for wind tunnel and track testing
Focus on the real-world aerodynamic performance of the race vehicles through correlation efforts to improve CFD, wind tunnel simulations and aerodynamic models
Perform aerodynamic and thermal analyses using a variety of tools (empirical and numerical) and synthesize alternatives
Report and communicate findings to customers in a clear, concise and timely manner
Develop concepts and aero surfaces for CFD, wind tunnel and track testing
Work with Pratt Miller manufacturing, model making, electronics, software, and race operations groups to complete projects to a high standard
Ability to perform, thrive, and push all levels of specialists to work in a dynamic and fast-paced, professional team environment
Attention to time management
Ability to communicate on various platforms (Teams, email, text message, phone calls)
Must adhere to work schedule with reliable attendance
Strong work ethic and pride in workmanship
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required
Minimum of 6 years professional motorsport or automotive aerodynamics experience
Wind tunnel test planning, execution, and data analysis experience required
Conceptual and technical understanding of motorsports aerodynamics with ability to develop from first principles
Experience in CAD surfacing design, preferably Catia Generative Shape Design
Develop hardware and/or software tools to expand current capabilities in correlation and flow field understanding
Ability to work with a team of wind tunnel specialists in various capacities including passing down learned skills and knowledge
Ability to take on assignments independently with little direction given
Ability and skill able to suggest detailed improvements in systems and procedures to design staff to improve testing and process efficiency
Knowledge and ability of prepping model part to final A-surface ready for the tunnel test
Proficiency in use of MS Office tools for concise and effective communication
Ability to perform, thrive, and push all levels of specialists to work in a dynamic and fast-paced, professional team environment
Attention to time management
Ability to communicate on various platforms (Teams, email, text message, phone calls)
Must adhere to work schedule with reliable attendance
Strong work ethic and pride in workmanship
Preferred
Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering preferred
Company
Pratt Miller
Pratt Miller is a groundbreaking engineering and product development company.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-16Acquired
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CEO
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