Location: Albany,NY, USA
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!In 1901, Henry Ford designed and built the racecar called “Sweepstakes.” On October 10 that year, he drove Sweepstakes against Alexander Winton, a famous racer and builder. Against all odds Ford won. That was the beginning – “the race that changed the world” – and it continues today. From our victories at Le Mans in 1966 and again fifty years later in 2016, to championships in World Rally Car, NASCAR, and our recent entries in multiple new top level racing series, the spirit of Henry Ford lives with us every day through our motorsports efforts around the world.Ford Performance is looking for an experienced, talented aerodynamics engineer to join their motorsports aerodynamics group. You will partner with our various motorsports program teams and our racing team partners to develop aerodynamics tools and methods, including computational methods such as computational fluid dynamics, experimental testing such as wind tunnel testing, and field testing such as racetrack testing. You will use these tools and methods to meet our main goals of winning races, winning championships, and transferring technology to and from the greater company. Throughout this process you will perform and advocate a high level of quality, and adhere to the Ford+ Plan.In this position...You will partner with our various motorsports program teams and our racing team partners to develop aerodynamics tools and methods, including computational methods such as computational fluid dynamics, experimental testing such as wind tunnel testing, and field testing such as racetrack testing.You will use these tools and methods to meet our main goals of winning races, winning championships, and transferring technology to and from the greater company.Throughout this process you will perform and advocate a high level of quality, and adhere to the Ford+ Plan.What you'll do...Conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of ground vehicles for motorsports applications, including conceptualizing, geometry creation, pre-processing/meshing/setup, solving, data validation, troubleshooting, post-processing, analysis, and reportingConduct experimental testing of ground vehicles for motorsports applications, including wind tunnel testing of scale models, and wind tunnel and track testing of full scale cars; involving conceptualizing, geometry creation, test planning and preparation, test operation, data validation, analysis, and reportingWork with the group to continually advance our aerodynamics tools, methods, capabilities, and proceduresCommunicate effectively with the Ford Performance team, external race team personnel, suppliers, and other entitiesDeliver high quality results to tight deadlines in a fast-paced motorsports environmentLocated out of either Concord, NC or Dearborn, MIYou'll have...Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering degree1+ years of experience in motorsports aerodynamics in a top level series with CFD and/or wind tunnel testingCapable of working hours including late evenings, nights, weekends and traveling to meet company goalsEven better, you may have...Passion to WinMaster's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering degree3+years of experience in high level motorsports aerodynamics, including CFD, wind tunnel testing, track testing, and interdisciplinary work with other engineering departments such as race engineering, vehicle dynamics such as car setup, lap simulation, and driving simulatorsHigh level of technical competence, communication skills, and organizational skillsHigh level of motivationDisplay Ford OS Behaviors in pursuit of the Ford+ PlanYou may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!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 changemaker, 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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: position is a range of salary grades 6-8Visa sponsorship is available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-###-####.#LI-Hybrid #LI-MK2Requisition ID: 38401