About this role
Aerodynamics Engineer
locations Waterloo, Wisconsin
time type Full time
posted on Posted Today
job requisition id Trek115748
A bit about us Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
Job Description We're looking for a passionate engineer experienced in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics with research or job experience in those subjects. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy close collaboration with design teams, communicating results and engineering concepts to broader teams, and working on open-ended research projects.
As an Aerodynamics Engineer, you will take ownership of engineering projects spanning fundamental fluid mechanics research, aerodynamic optimization, cutting-edge CFD techniques, wind tunnel testing, real-world aerodynamic track and road testing, and aerodynamic model and code development. You will work in a cross-functional environment, collaborating with product development teams (bike frames, components, accessories, etc) and other Trek Performance Research engineers to develop best-in-class bicycle products. Additionally, you will be involved in external-facing technical materials for marketing and media to support the introduction and launch of new products to our customers.
Flexible start date in winter 2026/2027. Candidates must be able to work in the Waterloo, WI headquaters most days of the week.
Responsibilities
- Create, run, post-process CFD models (aerodynamic, stability, & thermal) for a variety of products
- Plan and lead wind tunnel tests, velodrome tests, and on-road tests
- Carry out multi-disciplinary design optimizations
- Make engineering design recommendations based upon past CFD and wind tunnel results
- Create aerodynamic and environmental models and simulations
- Conduct and lead R&D and continuous improvement projects related to aerodynamics testing and simulation methods
- Conduct fluid mechanics research – from unsteady bluff body drag reduction to flow visualization techniques
- Travel