Aerodynamic Engineer

Company Information PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride.  Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary Seeking an energetic, independent Aerodynamic Engineer. with interest in functioning as a Computational Fluid Dynamic Subject Matter Expert responsible for researching, developing, and evaluating Aerodynamic and other CFD related improvements on industry‑leading Peterbilt trucks.

The Aerodynamic Engineer will be responsible for a wide range of CFD related activities including but not limited to external aerodynamics, internal fluid dynamics, heat transfer, particle tracking, and aeroacoustics.  Scope of work will include promoting new concepts to technical peers and higher levels of management, and leading collaboration between multiple engineering teams to implement new and/or revised features.  Work may also include physical prototyping and contributing to activities to evaluate concepts on full size vehicles.

Job Responsibilities Actively participate as technical CFD expert and advocate to protect performance throughout the product design process Identify opportunities, generate, develop, and validate innovative solutions for increased performance and present ideas for further development Participate in design related discussions/meetings to provide guidance Work with engineering, styling, surfacing, and management to implement optimal solutions Coordinate, prepare, execute, and report out results of CFD analysis to cross-functional teams and management Manage utilization of simulation and consulting services Maintain database of CFD analysis results Develop and maintain CFD analysis process documents Participate in physical testing

General Description of all Benefits As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including