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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 a Aerodynamic s 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 wi ll be part of the aerodynamic group s strategy, help guid e its R&D projects , methods , and testing continuous improvements , and will be involved in technical mentorship throughout engineering. 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 fall/winter of 202 4 . Candidates with the ability to work in the Waterloo, WI headquarters at least one to two day s per week are preferred. Responsibilities : Develop CFD models (aerodynamic, stability, & thermal) for a variety of products Plan and lead wind tunnel tests , velodrome tests , and on-road tests Collaborate with Trek’s professional racing teams to improve aerodynamic performance Carry out multi-disciplinary design optimizations Conduct fluid mechanics research – from unsteady bluff body drag reduction to flow visualization techniques Make engineering design recommendations based upon past CFD and wind tunnel results Create aerodynamic and environmental models and simulations Travel <1 0 % Position Qualifications : B.S. in one of the following or related field : Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics 5-10 years of industry experience or an advanced degree and 3-7 year s of applicable industry experience Experience studying , researching, or working with CFD codes, wind tunnel testing, and aerodynamic design Must be a proactive, independent worker that requires minimal oversight Must be able to work well in a diverse design group Able to communicate and present technical ideas to a non-technical audience Curious always learning mindset Live or be willing to relocate to the Waterloo, WI area Preferred Qualifications : Advanced degree in one of the following or related field : Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics Background in Linux and HPC computing Experience in STAR-CCM Experience in multi-disciplinary optimization Experience in vehicle simulation and dynamics Experience in external unsteady flows Experience in thermal analysis or acoustics Proficiency in programming languages (MATLAB, Java, C++) Trek Benefits: • Flexible and fun company culture• Competitive health care• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance• Competitive vacation package• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay• Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)• Employee discounts on all product• Deep partner retail discounts We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. We are an E-Verify employer. For more information, please click on the following links:E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish ( E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English ( | Spanish (

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