A Junior Aerodynamicist is a dedicated engineer who also has an enthusiastic and inquisitive spirit, with the innate inner drive to ensure their project's success.
An undergraduate or graduate degree is required.
Applicants should possess fluent English skills. Italian language skills are not required but are desirable. All CV's must be submitted in English.
General Summary: This position reports to an Aerodynamics Team Leader, is located in Varano de Melegari, Italy. Responsible for executing aerodynamic development using CFD and wind tunnel testing. Key focus on wind tunnel model preparation, testing quality, data analysis, and CAD.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
- Write procedures and test plans.
- Create production documentation for test parts.
- Create reports to communicate findings.
- Analyze aerodynamic modelling (experimental & numerical simulation) results, and synthesize alternative designs.
- Direct or undertake surface definition and concept scheming.
- Direct or undertake model part design.
- Participate in wind tunnel testing, coordinating all aspects necessary for a successful test.
- Follow and maintain safety standards in all venues.
- Assume any responsibilities delegated by his or her seniors.
Education and Work Experience:
A degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Typically, no work experience.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
Proficient computer skills. Proven experience with CFD software and 3D CAD software. Understanding of aerodynamics and fluid analysis. Understanding of thermodynamics. Knowledge of structural analysis and vehicle dynamics. Able to understand, model, and create a part or device. Strong written and oral communication skills in Italian and English preferred; teamwork and people skills.
Equipment and Applications:
Computer with Microsoft Office and engineering packages including but not limited to, wind tunnel, basic hand tools, fabrication tools. Data Acquisition experience is helpful.
Work Environment Physical Demands:
An ability to work and prioritize within a high pressure, time sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. The role may require occasional domestic travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends.
This position may require lifting to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast-paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7-post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.