Motorsports Aerodynamics Surface Designer
Core
Create parametric surfaces for vehicle aerodynamics and thermal development, convert CAD models for CFD meshing, and design mechanical parts for physical testing.
Role type
Senior IC motorsports aerodynamics surface designer
Builds
Parametric vehicle surfaces, CFD-ready assemblies, and mechanical test parts for aerodynamics and cooling
Domain
Motorsports / Automotive aerodynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Complex parametric surface and solid development, 3D CAD software (Catia, NX), 2D drawings with GD&T and tolerance stacks, production part design (casting, 3D printing, CNC, sheet metal, weldment), composite material design, class-A surface development, jig and fixture design
Preferred skills
Racing aerodynamic surface development, visual communication (sketching, marker rendering), translating surface concepts to parametric models, electronic instrumentation installation
Technologies
Catia, NX
Responsibilities
Create highly parametric surfaces for vehicle aerodynamics and thermal development; Convert existing CAD models into simplified, clean assemblies optimized for high-fidelity meshing; Design and develop mechanical parts for aerodynamics and cooling physical testing; Collaborate with the global design studio on styling surface development; Coordinate the release, manufacturing, and assembly of test parts; Support the development of CFD automation processes; Manage multiple full car and subsystem assemblies within a CAD database; Participate in planning and conducting physical tests in wind tunnels
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC