NASCAR Aerodynamic Specification Lead
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer
About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
The NASCAR Aerodynamic Specification Lead is responsible for defining, communicating, and maintaining the aerodynamic body specifications for NASCAR teams supported by Pratt & Miller.
This role ensures that all supported team vehicles achieve the best possible aerodynamic performance with minimal visual variance between builds. The position supports both ongoing season development and long-term NASCAR program initiatives, collaborating closely with Pratt & Miller aero group, team aero leads and NASCAR personnel.
The role also contributes to shaping Pratt & Miller’s aero-focused tools, processes, and infrastructure to support NASCAR programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLSTypical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Aerodynamic Specification Leadership- Develop, refine, and maintain recommended aerodynamic body-build specifications for all supported teams.
- Extract actionable build specifications from complex aerodynamic datasets to support team aero and body leads.
- Assist supported teams to develop body build quality control processes with various inspection tools including but not limited to scanning and templates.
- Assist in the coordination, planning and execution of wind tunnel tests.
- Collaborate with Pratt & Miller and team aero leads to evaluate performance and inspection trends to identify specification adjustments.
- Communicate current aerodynamic build specifications to stakeholders as needed.
- Provide feedback related to build feasibility, part quality, and recommended modifications that reduce rework and produce consistent on-car visuals.
- Support issue resolution related to part buildability and body fit.
- Attend select races to monitor aerodynamic inspection processes and build consistency.
- Track competitor trends and report observations to internal stakeholders.
- Work with the aero program manager to coordinate with NASCAR on inspection/approval concerns.
- Attend track tests to support aerodynamic testing as needed.
In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to simplify complex aerodynamic information into actionable guidance.
- Effective collaboration across OEM, team, and sanctioning-body interfaces.
- Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or related engineering field required for less experienced candidates.
- 3–7 years of experience in motorsports aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, race team engineering, or equivalent high-performance automotive development.
- Experience with wind tunnel testing, aero data analysis, body build processes and skillset below preferred.
- Strong understanding of NASCAR aerodynamic regulations and inspection processes.
- Hands-on experience with body build, surface development, and composite/aero component fabrication.
- Strong experience and understanding of inspection methodologies including templates and scanning with related experience in NASCAR tolerances.
- Competency with CAD tools and aero development workflows.
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, competitive, and technically demanding environments.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data visualization tools.
- Ability to support body build and inspection activities in shop and at-track environments.
- Occasional use of basic hand tools and equipment during build evaluations.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move around vehicles for extended periods during track events and wind tunnel…
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