Aerodynamics Engineer - Mid Level

Aerodynamics Engineer - Mid Level

Pratt Miller
, a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries.

Location: Huntersville, NC (Pratt Miller Motorsports NASCAR Program). Travel may be required.

• 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 the Aerodynamic Specification Lead: incorporate developments into actionable team vehicle builds and 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (required).
• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years professional motor sport or automotive aerodynamics experience.

• Wind tunnel test planning, execution, and data analysis experience (required).
• 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 to suggest detailed improvements in systems and procedures to design staff to improve testing and process efficiency.
• Knowledge and ability to prep model part to final A‑surface ready for the tunnel test.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office tools for concise and effective communication.

• Hands‑on skills and willingness to fit test parts in shop or at wind tunnel as needed.
• Ability to move boxes and parts up to 50 lbs.

• Day shift, start time 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM M‑F.
• Flexibility to accommodate fixed deadlines, including occasional Saturday/Sunday work.
• Ability to work off‑hour and/or weekend wind tunnel shifts when required.
• Travel required for wind tunnel tests, team visits, track events, and meetings.

$78,400.00 – $ per year.

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