Job Description

Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC (preferred), Warren, MI or Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

We are seeking a Motorsports Aerodynamics Designer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team to test, develop, and optimize the aerodynamic performance of complete race vehicles. Your focus will be to develop highly refined aerodynamic surfaces for use in world-class CFD simulations as well as physical wind tunnel tests, supporting full car and subsystem models capable of detailed aerodynamic analysis. Your responsibilities will be to support advanced (concept) vehicle programs, high-performance production vehicles, and other motorsport series. 

Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide you with the experience and exposure needed to work in a competitive environment. You will have the opportunity to showcase your surfacing, mechanical design, and CFD skills , contribute to innovation, connect lessons learned in racing to production vehicles, and work cross-functionally with our partners. 

What You’ll Do

Create highly parametric surfaces for vehicle aerodynamics and thermal development

Convert existing CAD models into simplified, clean assemblies that are CFD-friendly and optimized for high-fidelity meshing

Design and develop mechanical parts for aerodynamics and thermal physical testing 

Collaborate with the global design studio on styling surface development

Coordinate the release, manufacturing, and assembly of test parts to ensure quality and timely delivery

Support the development of CFD automation processes

Manage multiple full car and subsystem assemblies within a CAD database

Develop and maintain processes to ensure thoroughness and consistency within a structured team environment

Participate in planning and conducting physical tests in wind tunnels, calorimeters, dynamometers, and other related facilities

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Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field

Demonstrated abilities in complex surface development

5+ years of experience using 3D CAD software for vehicle exterior surface development preferably using Catia, NX, or Alias

Experience working in high-level motorsports or an automotive design studio environment

Strong ability to translate surface concepts from sketches or images into parametric models

Excellent communication skills to interact with stakeholders, prioritize tasks, and solve problems in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience with sub-D surface modeling methods

Proficiency in using ANSA/Hypermesh for CAE geometry preparation

Demonstrated ability in automotive aesthetic design, supported by a portfolio

Experience leading or participating in physical testing in automotive wind tunnels

Programming experience with scripting for CFD process automation

Expertise in developing refined model meshes ready for CFD analysis

About GM

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Why Join Us 

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