Chief Engineer - Aerodynamics (Modeling & Simulation)

Cadillac Formula 1® Team•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This role provides technical leadership and strategic direction for aerodynamic modeling and simulation, ensuring that development tools (CFD/wind tunnel), methods, and metrics are predictive, aligned, and effective in driving on-track performance. The goal is to maximize the probability that aerodynamic performance is delivered to the racetrack by transforming how simulation, modeling, and data are used across the aerodynamic development cycle.

Requirements

Highly innovative and creative, with a deep understanding of race car aerodynamics and typical flow characteristics and behaviours
Strong understanding of the Formula 1® Technical Regulations
Experience in leading, managing and directly contributing to aerodynamic development across all areas of the car
Strong experience in state-of-the-art CFD/Wind Tunnel/Track aerodynamic testing approaches and methodologies
Ambitious and self-motivating with the ability to motivate and extract maximum potential from others
Well versed with CFD and 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA)
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to line manage/lead teams effectively
Clear and concise communication, verbally and written, including with key stakeholders and directors
Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture
Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
All Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.
Additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

Own the effectiveness of aerodynamic simulation and modeling in delivering track performance
Increase the “hit rate” of aerodynamic developments reaching the car
Define and evolve the simulation strategy across CFD, wind tunnel, and track domains, enhancing computational and physical modeling capabilities
Improve confidence in development decisions through better correlation, metrics, and data usage
Strengthen decision-making frameworks across the development cycle
Increase reliability and predictive capability of aerodynamic tools
Align CFD, wind tunnel, and track data into a coherent development system
Partner across Aerodynamics, Vehicle Performance, Data Science, and Trackside Engineering
Communicate clear insights, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders