NASCAR Aerdynamic Specification Lead

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

The NASCAR Aerodynamic Specification Lead is responsible for defining, communicating, and maintaining the aerodynamic body specifications for NASCAR teams supported by Pratt & Miller.

This role ensures that all supported team vehicles achieve the best possible aerodynamic performance with minimal visual variance between builds. The position supports both ongoing season development and long-term NASCAR program initiatives, collaborating closely with Pratt & Miller aero group, team aero leads and NASCAR personnel.

The role also contributes to shaping Pratt & Miller’s aero-focused tools, processes, and infrastructure to support NASCAR programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Aerodynamic Specification Leadership

• Develop, refine, and maintain recommended aerodynamic body-build specifications for all supported teams.
• Extract actionable build specifications from complex aerodynamic datasets to support team aero and body leads.
• Assist supported teams to develop body build quality control processes with various inspection tools including but not limited to scanning and templates.

Aero Development & Wind Tunnel Support

• Assist in the coordination, planning and execution of wind tunnel tests.
• Collaborate with Pratt & Miller and team aero leads to evaluate performance and inspection trends to identify specification adjustments.

Cross-Team Communication & Build Support

• Communicate current aerodynamic build specifications to stakeholders as needed.
• Provide feedback related to build feasibility, part quality, and recommended modifications that reduce rework and produce consistent on-car visuals.
• Support issue resolution related to part buildability and body fit.

At-Track Responsibilities

• Attend select races to monitor aerodynamic inspection processes and build consistency.
• Track competitor trends and report observations to internal stakeholders.
• Work with the aero program manager to coordinate with NASCAR on inspection/approval concerns.
• Attend track tests to support aerodynamic testing as needed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to simplify complex aerodynamic information into actionable guidance.
• Effective collaboration across OEM, team, and sanctioning-body interfaces.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or related engineering field required for less experienced candidates.
• 3–7 years of experience in motorsports aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, race team engineering, or equivalent high-performance automotive development.
• Experience with wind tunnel testing, aero data analysis, body build processes and skillset below preferred.

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong understanding of NASCAR aerodynamic regulations and inspection processes.
• Hands-on experience with body build, surface development, and composite/aero component fabrication.
• Strong experience and understanding of inspection methodologies including templates and scanning with related experience in NASCAR tolerances.
• Competency with CAD tools and aero development workflows.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, competitive, and technically demanding environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data visualization tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to support body build and inspection activities in shop and at-track environments.
• Occasional use of basic hand tools and equipment during build evaluations.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around vehicles for extended periods during track events and wind tunnel sessions.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Core hours: 8am–4pm (minimum), with typical weekly workload averaging ~45 hours.
• Additional hours may