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Navistar is seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist, Aero-Thermal CFD Analyst to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for performing vehicle analysis to support aerodynamic, thermal, and under-hood cooling development, fuel economy improvement, and greenhouse gas emissions certification for our commercial vehicles.

• Conduct CFD simulations of vehicle cooling performance and external air flow over trucks, tractor/trailers, and buses, as well as water management, soiling, and aeroacoustics analyses.
• Develop new strategies and techniques to improve simulation fidelity and efficiency, and to expand the capabilities of the aero-thermal simulation group.
• Work collaboratively with other groups within the company responsible for vehicle aerodynamics, vehicle cooling, fuel economy strategy, and industrial design.
• Supervise physical test and CFD activities contracted to suppliers and consultants.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science.
• At least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies.

• Self-motivated candidate able to conduct work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Demonstrable ability to plan, execute, and track progress of tasks necessary to complete assignments.
• Demonstrable ability to derive conclusions from data analysis and make practical recommendations.
• Familiarity with commercial computational mathematics software (MATLAB).
• Strong understanding of aerodynamic principles; aero-acoustics knowledge highly desired.
• Strong understanding of heat exchanger and fan performance characteristics.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, including radiation.
• Experience using CFD to assess vehicle drag and cooling module performance.
• Experience using CFD to assess underhood/underbody cavity restrictions and flow distribution.
• Knowledge of SAE standards for external aerodynamics measurements and on-road vehicle testing.
• Knowledge of EPA GHG certification regulations and processes for external aerodynamics testing.

Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.