Motorsports Aerodynamics Engineer

Ford Racing is the high-performance division of Ford Motor Company, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering and performance on tracks and circuits worldwide. We innovate, design, and compete with a passion for victory and a commitment to advancing vehicle technology. Joining Ford Racing means becoming part of a legacy of engineering excellence and contributing to the future of motorsports.

At Ford Racing, you'll have the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of automotive technology, directly impacting the performance of world‑class racing vehicles. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where your contributions are vital to our success. Join us and help shape the future of motorsports.

In this position...

Ford Racing is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Aerodynamics Engineer to join our dynamic team. This crucial role focuses on optimizing the aerodynamic performance of our racing vehicles, directly contributing to our success on the track. The Aerodynamics Engineer will utilize advanced computational tools and experimental methods to design, analyze, and refine vehicle shapes, ensuring maximum efficiency, downforce, and stability in competitive environments.

This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days per week onsite in either the Allen Park, MI or the Concord, NC office.

What you’ll do...

• Conduct detailed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze and optimize the aerodynamic characteristics of racing vehicles and components.
• Utilize Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) software to create and modify aerodynamic surfaces and components for simulation and testing.
• Plan, execute, and analyze data from wind tunnel testing of scale models and full‑scale vehicles to validate designs and gather critical performance insights.
• Develop innovative aerodynamic solutions to enhance vehicle speed, handling, and stability.
• Collaborate closely with design, vehicle dynamics, and other engineering teams to integrate aerodynamic considerations into the overall vehicle development process.
• Interpret complex aerodynamic data, generate comprehensive reports, and present findings and recommendations to cross‑functional teams and leadership.
• Research and implement new methodologies and technologies in aerodynamics to continuously improve development processes and vehicle performance.
• Ensure all aerodynamic developments comply with relevant motorsports regulations and technical specifications.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and analysis techniques.

Even better, you may have...

• Demonstrated experience with CAD software for design and modeling.
• Practical experience in wind tunnel testing, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a creative approach to engineering challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a proven capacity to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• A relentless drive to innovate and achieve peak performance.
• The ability to think critically and analytically to solve complex aerodynamic problems.
• A collaborative spirit and the capacity to contribute effectively within a high‑performance team.
• Adaptability and resilience in a rapidly evolving competitive landscape.
• Previous work experience in automotive or motorsports aerodynamics.

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 change maker, 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…