Lead Aerodynamicist - Vehicle Program
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Responsibilities
Prepare, run and post-process full-vehicle and sub-system CFD simulations
Correlate CFD simulations with both scale and full-scale wind tunnel tests
Compile and present reports with simulation results
Collaborate with the Studio, Body, Chassis, Thermal and NVH teams
Propose solutions to issues when found
Develop and improve CFD scripts and methodologies to streamline and optimize the Aerodynamic pre-process and post-process operations
Lead individual efforts and perform as part of cross-functional team
Qualifications
Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace) Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited University
CAD or class A surfacing experience (CATIA, Solidworks, NX, ALIAS)
Geometry and Mesh Preparation experience (ANSA, ICEM)
CFD software experience (OpenFOAM, StarCCM+, Fluent, Powerflow)
Simulation post-processing experience (Meta, Fieldview, STARCCM+, Paraview)
Proven track record of problem solving and independent root cause analysis
5+ years’ experience in external aerodynamics analysis preferred
HPC/Cloud computing experience
Wind tunnel testing experience desirable but not mandatory
Automotive/Motorsport/FSAE experience desirable
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