The Role
Develop and prepare aerodynamic CAD and CAS geometry for CFD analysis, generate meshes, and execute, troubleshoot, and optimize vehicle aerodynamic simulations. Analyze drag, lift, flow structures, pressure distributions, and cooling airflow; interpret results and recommend design improvements. Create reports and visualizations, automate workflows, and collaborate with design, engineering, and program teams to support vehicle development and rapid design iteration.
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Job Overview:
VINFAST is a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) company committed to revolutionizing the automotive industry with sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. As a leading player in the EV market, VinFast is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge electric vehicles that redefine the driving experience. Our team consists of passionate professionals driven by a shared vision of creating a greener and more sustainable future through innovation, technology, and excellence.
We are seeking an experienced Aerodynamics CFD Engineer to support vehicle aerodynamic development through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and engineering analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing CFD-ready geometry, generating high-quality computational meshes, performing aerodynamic simulations, analysing results, and providing engineering recommendations that support vehicle design and development.
Position Responsibilties:
- Develop aerodynamic surfaces from engineering concepts, packaging data, and simplified design inputs
- Prepare CFD-ready geometry from both production ready CAD and incomplete or evolving CAS models.
- Clean, simplify, and modify geometry to ensure suitability for CFD analysis.
- Setting up and optimizing CFD workflow process focusing on Efficiency, Speed and Quality of analysis.
- Set up, execute, monitor, and troubleshoot aerodynamic CFD simulations.
- Analyze aerodynamic performance, including drag, lift, flow structures, pressure distributions, and cooling airflow where applicable.
- Interpret simulation results and provide practical engineering recommendations to improve aerodynamic performance.
- Modify, morph, and optimize aerodynamic surfaces to support rapid design iterations and concept evaluations.
- Prepare clear technical reports, visualizations, and presentations to summarize simulation findings and design recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with vehicle design, engineering, and program teams throughout the vehicle development process.
- Support multiple development studies while maintaining simulation quality, accuracy, and delivery schedules.
Requirements
- At least 5 years' experience in in automotive aerodynamics and external vehicle CFD simulations.
- Proficiency with one or more CFD software packages such as STAR-CCM+, PowerFLOW, ANSYS Fluent, or OpenFOAM.
- Experience using programming languages such as Python, Java, or MATLAB for workflow automation and data processing.
- Experience preparing CAD and CAS geometry for aerodynamic CFD analysis.
- Experience in setting up/using parametric morphing models in ANSA.
- Strong understanding of geometry cleanup, surface preparation, and mesh generation techniques.
- Experience working with conceptual, incomplete, or continuously evolving vehicle geometry.
- Ability to interpret CFD results and translate them into clear, actionable engineering recommendations.
- Familiarity with aerodynamic performance metrics, flow visualization, and post-processing techniques.
- Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, Alias, Siemens NX, or equivalent is desirable.
- Knowledge of automated CFD workflows, scripting, or optimization methods is advantageous.
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To all recruitment agencies: VinFast does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other VinFast employees. VinFast is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in automotive aerodynamics and external vehicle CFD simulations
- Proficiency with one or more CFD software packages such as STAR-CCM+, PowerFLOW, ANSYS Fluent, or OpenFOAM
- Experience using Python, Java, or MATLAB for workflow automation and data processing
- Experience preparing CAD and CAS geometry for aerodynamic CFD analysis
- Experience setting up or using parametric morphing models in ANSA
- Strong understanding of geometry cleanup, surface preparation, and mesh generation techniques
- Experience working with conceptual, incomplete, or continuously evolving vehicle geometry
- Ability to interpret CFD results and translate them into clear, actionable engineering recommendations
- Familiarity with aerodynamic performance metrics, flow visualization, and post-processing techniques
- Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, Alias, Siemens NX, or equivalent
- Knowledge of automated CFD workflows, scripting, or optimization methods
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The Company
What We Do
VinFast is a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer focused on electric mobility. The company designs and produces smart electric vehicles, including cars, SUVs, e-buses and e-scooters, combining advanced technology with highly automated manufacturing. Its mission is to make sustainable transportation accessible worldwide and accelerate the transition to an all-electric future through innovative, environmentally friendly products, charging solutions, warranties, and customer services.
