Motorsports CFD Surface Design Engineer

Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

As a CFD Surface Design Engineer at GM Motorsports, you will develop, maintain, and automate complex CAD assemblies that form the foundation of our high-fidelity aerodynamic simulations. Leveraging advanced CAD and scripting tools, you will ensure robust, parametric, and simulation-ready geometry to support rapid design iteration within GM’s Aerodynamics Group.

In this role, you will work closely with CFD engineers to enable efficient mesh generation, reduce model preparation time, and improve consistency across full-vehicle and subsystem CFD studies. By integrating automated processes and scalable design practices, you will enhance the reliability and throughput of simulation-driven development.

Collaboration is central to success in this position. You will partner with cross-functional teams across GM Motorsports and key external partners to align CAD strategies to advance CFD simulations, wind tunnel testing, and on-track implementation. Your contributions will directly impact the speed and accuracy of design decisions, helping translate design ideas into high fidelity CAD to increase vehicle performance in a fast-paced racing environment.

What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain clean, simulation-ready CAD geometry for use in CFD workflows across multiple platforms

Build and refine high-quality surface models with appropriate continuity to support accurate aerodynamic analysis

Organize and manage CAD assemblies with clear structure, naming conventions, and version control for efficient CFD use

Incorporate parametric design and automation features to enable rapid updates, configuration changes, and repeatable CFD workflows

Reconstruct and refine legacy, imported or scanned/point cloud geometry to meet internal CFD and aerodynamic standards

Optimize models for usability, ensuring they are easy to modify, update, and reuse across simulation studies

Identify and resolve geometry issues that negatively impact mesh quality, solver stability, or convergence

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate design intent into efficient, simulation-ready models and support iterative development cycles

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related subjects

2+ years of experience in CAD surfacing, aerodynamic development, or a related field.

Advanced CAD surfacing skills in Siemens NX, CATIA, or equivalent software.

Experience working with CFD or simulation-driven development workflows.

Strong understanding of how geometry affects meshing, solver stability, and aerodynamic accuracy.

Ability to produce fully watertight, simulation-ready geometry.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization in CAD data and model integrity.

Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with engineering teams.

What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related subjects

Experience reconstructing or refining legacy, scanned or imported geometry.

Experience building automation into CAD assemblies to streamline updates, improve repeatability, and reduce manual effort across simulation workflows.

Familiarity with surface interrogation tools such as zebra stripes, curvature combs, and reflection analysis

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Passion for motorsports and understanding of vehicle performance engineering.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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