ENGINEERING INTERN w/CFD Analysis

Our NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Reverse Engineering to aid our competition engineering team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with motorsports engineers analyzing aerodynamic performance, cooling systems, and race vehicle components.

The intern will gain hands-on experience applying engineering principles to improve racecar performance through simulation, analysis, and component evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CFD simulations related to aerodynamic performance, airflow management, and cooling systems for race vehicles.
• Support reverse engineering of race car components to analyze performance and identify potential improvements within sanctioning body regulations.
• Develop and modify 3D CAD models for aerodynamic surfaces, ducting, and mechanical components.
• Analyze airflow behavior around bodywork, underbody, brake cooling, and engine cooling systems.
• Compile simulation data and reports to assist engineers with race preparation and performance analysis.
• Assist with testing, data analysis, and design validation projects related to race vehicle development.
• Collaborate with engineers and mechanics to translate analytical findings into practical race car improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Strong interest in motorsports engineering and vehicle aerodynamics.
• Familiarity with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, etc.).
• Understanding of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and heat transfer principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with aerodynamic simulation or vehicle airflow analysis.
• Familiarity with 3D scanning or measurement tools for reverse engineering.
• Experience with mesh generation and turbulence modeling.
• Exposure to MATLAB, Python, or data analysis tools.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to high-performance motorsports engineering.
• Experience applying CFD to real-world race car performance challenges.
• Mentorship from experienced race engineers.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development and optimization of a professional NASCAR race car.