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Oshkosh Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Aerodynamics Engineer - Mid Level

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$79K/yr - $127K/yr

3+ years exp

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries. The Aerodynamics Engineer will coordinate wind tunnel testing activities and work closely with internal teams to ensure aerodynamic performance and optimization.

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Responsibilities

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)

Participate in 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

Qualification

Wind tunnel testingAerodynamic analysisCAD surfacing designMotorsport aerodynamics experienceCFD modelingTeam collaborationTime managementCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required

Minimum of 3 years professional motorsport or automotive aerodynamics experience

Wind tunnel test planning, execution, and data analysis experience required

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

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

Company

Oshkosh Corporation

Glassdoor3.9

Moving the world forward.

Founded in 1917

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/

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